AGV Industry Alliance: The First Industry Blue Book on AGVs and AMRs

On October 27, 2021, at the “4th China International Mobile Robot (AGV/AMR) Industry Development Conference,” hosted by the China Mobile Robot (AGV/AMR) Industry Alliance, the “2021 Forklift Mobile Robot Industry Development Blue Book” was officially released. The “2021 Forklift Mobile Robot Industry Development Blue Book” represents the latest research findings of the New Strategic Mobile Robot Industry Research Institute, based on statistical data from the China Mobile Robot (AGV/AMR) Industry Alliance. The Blue Book provides an in-depth analysis of the current development level of China’s forklift mobile robot industry and examines its applications and future trends. During the conference, Li Jinke, Secretary-General of the CMR Industry Alliance and Director of the New Strategic Mobile Robot Industry Research Institute, presented a detailed interpretation of the Blue Book’s key contents. Forklift mobile robots (AGVs/AMRs), also known as “driverless forklifts” or “forklift AGVs,” are intelligent industrial vehicles that integrate various guidance technologies, map‑building algorithms, and obstacle‑avoidance safety systems to enable unmanned operations. This Blue Book primarily focuses on the current status of forklift mobile robot applications across major industrial sectors both domestically and internationally, while also forecasting future development trends. According to the report, in 2020, sales of forklift mobile robots in China—including those with visual navigation—reached 5,000 units, up 85% from 2,700 units in 2019. The market size totaled approximately RMB 1.7 billion, a 31% increase over 2019, with laser reflector‑based models accounting for about 3,400 units. Sales are expected to maintain rapid growth in 2021, surpassing 8,000 units. As more and more companies adopt intelligent handling robots to replace manual labor in logistics operations, what performance characteristics should these robots possess? First, high safety: Safety refers to the measures taken by intelligent handling robots to prevent personal injury and property damage during task execution. Typically, such robots are equipped with vision sensors and safety lasers, along with front and rear bumper strips and emergency stop switches, ensuring the safety of personnel, facilities, and equipment. Second, excellent stability: Robotic system stability can be divided into two aspects: first, the vehicle’s overturning stability, which reflects the reliability of the robot’s movement and operation in complex environments and its ability to complete intended tasks; second, the stability of the robot’s control system, which depends largely on whether the designed feedback control strategy enables the robot to steadily track its planned trajectory. Today, businesses place great emphasis on efficiency, often operating continuous production lines. If handling robots lack sufficient stability, they may frequently collide, leading to delays in material transport or disruptions in production—and ultimately impacting corporate profitability. Third, strong flexibility: Factory floor pathways may occasionally become temporarily obstructed. If an intelligent handling robot lacks adequate flexibility, it will halt when encountering obstacles, potentially causing congestion if human intervention is not promptly arranged. Therefore, intelligent mobile robots should employ advanced navigation algorithms capable of adapting to complex factory environments. When road widths permit, even if a designated travel route is temporarily blocked by people or objects, these robots should be able to autonomously navigate around obstacles. Fourth, ease of implementation and user‑friendliness: Easy implementation means deploying and integrating intelligent handling robots without disrupting existing production processes. User‑friendliness implies that operators can flexibly command the robot to perform specific tasks without requiring complicated instructions. Such simplicity facilitates smoother adoption and deployment. The ongoing transformation and upgrading of industrial manufacturing are placing new demands on mobile robots. Users now expect greater flexibility, safety, and reliability from mobile robotic systems. Breakthroughs in forklift mobile robot technologies can effectively address longstanding bottlenecks in smart logistics, reduce worker fatigue, accelerate industrial transformation, and enhance both production efficiency and economic returns. This Blue Book aims to assess the development level and emerging trends of China’s forklift mobile robot industry in 2020. By combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis, it offers an in-depth examination of the sector’s current state, providing domestic enterprises with valuable guidance on strategic direction, implementation paths, and operational models, while also serving as a reference for end‑users seeking suitable solutions, thereby further advancing the application of forklift mobile robots.

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The TTMA epidemic-prevention robot successfully supported the annual entrepreneurs’ symposium at the Baiyun Electric Technology Building!

On December 30, 2021, the 2021 Entrepreneur Symposium of the Baiyun Electric Technology Building, themed “Unite Hearts and Efforts to Pursue Common Development,” was successfully held in Conference Room 301. The event invited approximately 24 company leaders from within the building. Guangzhou Tengtian Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd. (referred to as Tengtian Technology) sent its epidemic‑prevention robot to ensure safety for all participating enterprises. Enterprise Annual Symposium During the symposium, representatives from Guangzhou Tengtian Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd. provided a detailed overview of the building’s safety management, epidemic prevention measures, and related needs. They also addressed each question and suggestion raised by entrepreneurs in the survey, offering corresponding feedback and improvement plans. ◆ Guangzhou Tengtian Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd. As one of the incubated enterprises under Baiyun Electric, Tengtian Technology was founded in 1999. Drawing on extensive experience in the field of automatic control and integrating cutting-edge industrial computer technologies, the company has achieved remarkable success in automation control and embedded computing systems, becoming a highly influential player in these sectors. With dedicated departments for technology, engineering, and business, Tengtian boasts strong design, R&D, and manufacturing capabilities, providing services such as embedded computer system design, development, system integration, and automated engineering implementation. As the company continues to grow, it now offers multiple products under its own brand (TTMA), all of which have entered mass production. Tengtian Technology Tengtian Technology is recognized as a national science-and‑technology‑based SME, a national high-tech enterprise, and a Guangzhou City “Little Giant” enterprise in science and technology. It is a technology‑driven company that integrates intelligent mobile AGV robots with biotechnology research, development, and manufacturing. In the post‑pandemic era, Tengtian provides professional epidemic‑prevention solutions—regular, fixed‑point, timed disinfection of air and surfaces—advancing the intelligent transformation of disinfection processes, ensuring safety while reducing costs. The TTMA epidemic‑prevention disinfection robot developed by Tengtian Technology employs LiDAR as its primary sensor, supplemented by ultrasonic, visual, and infrared technologies. It autonomously maps environments, plans routes, navigates using LiDAR, avoids obstacles automatically, and returns to its charging station when needed. Equipped with a 30‑liter water tank and capable of generating 6 liters per hour of fine mist, the robot operates at heights of 3–6 meters, delivering extended coverage. By preventing personnel from coming into secondary contact with airborne viruses in public areas, this robotic solution achieves targeted, timed nano‑level atomization disinfection of airborne COVID‑19 pathogens, effectively fulfilling true epidemic‑control objectives. This represents Tengtian’s latest generation of nano‑atomization disinfection robots. Disinfection Principle of the TTMA Epidemic‑Prevention Robot: The TTMA autonomous cruising disinfection robot incorporates Youjie Shen antibacterial long‑lasting material—a water‑soluble formulation that is atomized into nano‑sized aerosol particles via ultrasonic technology. Operating on a fixed schedule, it performs disinfection tasks in airports, high‑speed rail border crossings, and public corridors of buildings. The disinfectant disperses downward and spreads outward, forming nano‑sized particles suspended in the air. These positively charged particles strongly attract negatively charged viruses, bacteria, and fungi, causing them to rupture and die through physical electrostatic adhesion. This physical electrostatic killing method prevents the emergence of drug‑resistant viral mutations. Key Features of the TTMA Intelligent Epidemic‑Prevention Robot & Youjie Shen Antibacterial Agent: 1. Odorless and non‑irritating (safe for humans, pregnant women, and children). 2. Long‑lasting antibacterial effect for up to 8 hours. 3. Cost‑effective (effective concentration starting from 2%). 4. Safe and non‑toxic (oral toxicity level zero). 5. Alcohol‑free (unrestricted for travel). 6. Physical sterilization (patented innovative method). 7. Highly effective broad‑spectrum disinfection (99.99% kill rate against COVID‑19 Delta variant and SARS virus). 8. FDA and CE certified (certification documents available). www.ttma-gz.com Applicable Scenarios: Shopping malls, hospitals, commercial office buildings, service halls, offices, laboratories, restaurants, hotels, real estate sales centers, automobile 4S dealerships, banquet halls, wedding venues, subway stations, isolation zones, airports, schools, and other public spaces.

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