New AGV traffic management system boosts industrial throughput by 11%

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-09-09 16:20

This paper introduces a novel traffic management system for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in complex industrial settings. The system utilizes a Lifelong Multi-Agent Path Finding (L-MAPF) algorithm combined with Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) for path generation. It incorporates a modified Bounded Horizon Conflict Based Search (CBS) within a Rolling Horizon Conflict Resolution strategy to ensure safe and efficient operation of diverse AGVs in non-grid-like environments. Experimental results show an improvement in throughput of up to 11% compared to existing methods. AI

IMPACT This system could improve efficiency and safety in automated industrial logistics, potentially reducing operational costs.

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arXiv cs.MA (Multiagent) TIER_1 English(EN) · Lorenzo Sabattini · 2026-09-09 16:20

A traffic management system for large and heterogeneous vehicles in narrow industrial environments

The coordination of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in high-density industrial environments represents a critical challenge within Logistics 4.0, as traditional traffic management methods often lead to inefficiencies caused by negotiation-based priority assignment. To overcome t…