AVs and Food-Beverage Logistics

Driverless forklifts have been roaming warehouses since Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) were first brought to market in the 1950s. Compared to today’s standards, the technology was quite basic—the vehicles simply sensed and followed a wire buried in the floor. Over the years, the technology has advanced tremendously, with navigation and safety features similar to those found in modern automobiles. In many ways, the future of autonomous vehicles has already been here with AGVs.

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