Virtual flow paths for free-ranging automated guided vehicle systems

Gaskins, Robert J.; Tanchoco, J. M. A.; Taghaboni, Fataneh

doi:10.1080/00207548908942532

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“…Moreover, since the authors neither mention any complexity result nor propose any heuristic algorithm, the way the problem should be solved in practice remains uncertain. An extension to AGVs that do not require the installation of physical paths for their guidance is proposed by Gaskins, Tanchoco, and Taghaboni (1989). The problem of determining so-called virtual flow paths is formulated as a mixed integer linear program which basically is a multicommodity flow problem.…”

Section: Materials Handling Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analytical models for FMS design optimization: A survey

Solot

Vliet²

1994

Int J Flex Manuf Syst

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Abstract. This paper surveys the analytical methods that have been developed for optimizing the design of flexible manufacturing systems. A classification of the design issues into six groups is proposed first. The two main mathematical tools used for performance analysis are presented briefly. Then, the literature is analyzed critically according to the problem classification given. Suggestions for further work within each area are given throughout the paper and some general remarks concerning the whole field are finally made.

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Section: Materials Handling Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analytical models for FMS design optimization: A survey

Solot

Vliet²

1994

Int J Flex Manuf Syst

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“…However, the dual lanes system needs more space and is more costly. In literature, there are only few studies on the conventional bidirectional guide-path system (Egbelu and Tanchoco, 1986;Gaskins et al, 1989). Egbelu and Tanchoco (1986) provide a guideline for design of singlelane bidirectional guide-path systems.…”

Section: Bidirectional Guide-path Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Egbelu and Tanchoco (1986) provide a guideline for design of singlelane bidirectional guide-path systems. Gaskins et al (1989) propose a model for a bidirectional guide-path system in which the travel distance and the number of lanes are minimized. The number and direction of lanes are decided in their model.…”

Section: Bidirectional Guide-path Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several authors (Gaskins and Tanchoco, 1987;Gaskins et al, 1989;Goetz and Egbelu, 1990;Kaspi and Tanchoco, 1990;Sinriech and Tanchoco, 1991; formulate the guide-path design problem as a 0-1 integer-programming (IP) model. These models decide the guide-path sections and their directions that minimize the total loaded vehicle travel distance.…”

Section: Unidirectional Guide-path Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A review of design and control of automated guided vehicle systems

LeAnh

Koster

2006

European Journal of Operational Research

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This paper presents a review on design and control of automated guided vehicle systems. We address most key related issues including guide-path design, estimating the number of vehicles, vehicle scheduling, idle-vehicle positioning, battery management, vehicle routing, and conflict resolution. We discuss and classify important models and results from key publications in literature on automated guided vehicle systems, including often-neglected areas, such as idlevehicle positioning and battery management. In addition, we propose a decision framework for design and implementation of automated guided vehicle systems, and suggest some fruitful research directions. 5001-6182 Business AbstractThis paper presents a review on design and control of automated guided vehicle systems. We address most key related issues including guide-path design, estimating the number of vehicles, vehicle scheduling, idle-vehicle positioning, battery management, vehicle routing, and conflict resolution. We discuss and classify important models and results from key publications in literature on automated guided vehicle systems, including often-neglected areas, such as idle-vehicle positioning and battery management. In addition, we propose a decision framework for design and implementation of automated guided vehicle systems, and suggest some fruitful research directions.

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“…AGVs can be further classified as unidirectional, bidirectional, unit load and multi load, etc. Unidirectional AGVs can cruise forward on a guide path in single direction only while bidirectional AGVs are capable to steer in both directions on the same guide path (Egbelu & Tanchoco, 1986;Gaskins et al, 1989;Gaskins & Tanchoco, 1987). Unit load AGV can transport single load from one work center to another while multi load AGV system is capable of picking up and deliver more than one load at the same time to any work center which increase through material handling system and FMS facility considerably (Ulusoy et al, 1997;Van Der Meer, 2000).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%