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Smart and flexible manufacturing systems using Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and the Internet of Things (IoT)

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  • Ilias Vlachos
  • Rodrigo Martinez Pascazzi
  • Miltiadis Ntotis
  • Konstantina Spanaki
  • Stella Despoudi
  • Panagiotis Repoussis

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Technologies such as Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and the Internet of Things (IoT) increasingly disrupt traditional manufacturing and production systems. However, there is a scarcity of empirical studies synthesising and evaluating the impact of disruptive technologies on existing manufacturing systems. This study examines the impact of AGVs applying IoT on Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) through a case study demonstrating the integration of AGVs with IoT in a manufacturing company. As a concept, FMS was conceived decades ago; this study uses socio-technical systems theory to elaborate the concept of FMS into the current context. Key themes uncovered from the literature review include (i) AGVs in warehouse systems, (ii) AGV scheduling and routing, (iii) Human-machine interface, and (iv) integrating and controlling AGVs/IoT. The case study demonstrates how AGVs can create smart, flexible manufacturing systems by taking the following steps: (a) problem identification, (b) performance measurement, (c) designing the proposed solution, (d) evaluate IoT systems, (e) implementation of the new solution, and (f) future improvements. The study concludes with specific recommendations to implement Industry 4.0 in manufacturing companies.

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  • Ilias Vlachos & Rodrigo Martinez Pascazzi & Miltiadis Ntotis & Konstantina Spanaki & Stella Despoudi & Panagiotis Repoussis, 2024. "Smart and flexible manufacturing systems using Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and the Internet of Things (IoT)," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 62(15), pages 5574-5595, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tprsxx:v:62:y:2024:i:15:p:5574-5595
    DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2022.2136282
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