What is the differnce between AMRs and AGVs?
AGVs usually carry out a more limited set of tasks such as moving material from one location to another along a predetermined path. AMRs handle surprises along the way more intelligently and autonomously plans new paths according to the current situation. AMRs usually have more computing capacity and can communicate with other robots while AGVs are controlled from a centralized system. AMRs are commonly equipped with robotic arms that carry out finer tasks while an AGV does the heavy lifting that requires less sophistication.
What is an automated guided vehicle robot?
AGV robot or Automated Guided Vehicle Robot is another name for an AGV and should not be confused with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) which are more advanced regarding what task they can do and what surroundings they can navigate.