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Autonomous Ground Vehicles
UGV and AGV Vehicles
Use of autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) is rapidly growing as multiple industries race to replace repetitive, labor intensive, and dangerous tasks, improving efficiency, productivity, and safety. While the terms AGV and UGV are often used interchangeably, there are a few differences. One key difference is that AGVs are used within buildings, such as in warehouses while UGVs are primarily used outdoors. Other key differentiators are:
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Table 1:
| AGVs | UGVs |
|---|---|
| * Operate indoors | * Operate outdoors |
| * Navigation with LIDAR or guided paths | * Use GNSS |
| * Wireless communication | * Communicate wirelessly |
| * Battery powered | * Use video |
| * Battery or fuel operated |
