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Automated Guided Vehicle

A material-movement vehicle that generally follows defined routes or guidance infrastructure rather than planning freely through an open area.

ConfirmedLast updated Aug 20, 2026Source ↗

Definition

A material-movement vehicle that generally follows defined routes or guidance infrastructure rather than planning freely through an open area.

Acronym: AGV

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