Load volume considerations in the collision free route planning of material handling devices in FMS

Material handling is an important component of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMSs). Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are commonly employed for this function. Efficient use of AGV systems requires proper routing and scheduling of vehicular traffic. The simultaneous routing of several AGVs to avoid collision is known to be an NP-Hard problem. In this research, we address the problem of optimal and efficient routing of AGVs through a guide path network.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Industrial Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Huang, Juifen

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kapoor, Shiv G.
• Palekar, Udatta S.

• Engineering, Industrial

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1992 Huang, Juifen

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9236486
(UMI)AAI9236486

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19144