OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002732

Autonomous control of docking and undocking of an automated guided vehicle with forklift capabilities

Published: 2026-09-15T19:14:58.858932Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002732
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Lift Tables and Positioners

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ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a method of controlling an automated guided vehicle
on a path between a start position and an object handle position. The control
includes navigating the automated guided vehicle in a predefined corridor
along a first part of said path, towards an alignment position. The control
further includes navigating the automated guided vehicle, along a second part
of said path, towards a docking start position, based on at least one
predetermined navigation step. The control includes navigating said automated
guided vehicle at least partly based on input from said primary sensor along a
third part of said path and stopping movement of said automated guided vehicle
when said automated guided vehicle is aligned with said object handle
position.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002732
Published 2026-09-15T19:14:58.858932Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002732