SIMOVE ANS+: Modular Laser Navigation for AGVs

Why SIMOVE ANS+?

SIMOVE ANS+ is a laser-based navigation system for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). It provides route and map management on a common hardware platform across applications.

In industrial environments, ensuring reliable and accurate navigation can be challenging. SIMOVE ANS+ enables precise vehicle control through feature-based SLAM, allowing accurate localization using natural landmarks without requiring changes to the infrastructure.

Integrated into the SIMOVE Carrier Control system, it supports a standardized navigation approach. Its modular, open system design ensures flexibility for different applications. Using up to four laser scanners can improve localization robustness and obstacle coverage in challenging vehicle geometries.

Key benefits

Adapt the system to your specific requirements

Leverage a modular, open architecture that allows flexible configuration for different applications and project needs. Integrate ANS+ into SIMOVE architectures that support standardized fleet communication via VDA 5050.

Localize AGVs using natural landmarks

Stable, reproducible localization across diverse industrial environments using natural features, reflectors or hybrid setups with support for GPS and external localization systems via an open pose interface.

Configure and use with ease

Deploy flexibly without being locked into specific vehicle concepts, with broad support for different laser scanners and sensor configurations.

Featured capabilities

Architecture independent of vehicle type and kinematics

Navigation core independent of vehicle kinematics and AMR type, enabling integration across different vehicle concepts without redesign.

Navigation without artificial floor markers

Reduce the need for floor modifications and artificial markers by localizing against natural environmental features.

Map Engineering and Route Management

Create, edit and optimize maps for precise navigation control. Define and adapt routes efficiently to simplify maintenance and speed up commissioning. Highly customizable and user-friendly.

Multi-Laser Sensor Support (Up to Four)

Flexible configuration of up to four laser scanners increases localization robustness, improves performance in complex geometries, and enhances operational stability.