Handling AGV HERO Fab

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This automated guided vehicle (AGV) developed by Fabmatics carries out transport jobs between process tools and handling tasks for loading and unloading process tools without manual assistance. Unique AGV for high-precise loading and efficient transportation jobs in the cleanroom The HERO®FAB is a mobile robot that combines an established, clean and safe robot system, with an innovative vehicle (AGV). It is designed to fully automatically load and unload process tools and to enable fast transportation between process tools and the fab transport system or stockers/shelves in the cleanroom. Based on the proven rail solution of the HERO® product family (>100 units installed), the mobile robot HERO®FAB offers the opportunity to drive freely, without any rail or cable connection, in the cleanroom. An intelligent navigation system combined with an innovative energy management provides ideal conditions for the automation of systems, complete bays or the entire factory. In addition to the object safety, the HERO®FAB AGV fulfills the most demanding safety challenges of the interaction between man and machine operating in the same work space. Personal safety is guaranteed at different levels, depending on the degree of interaction between man and machine and local requirements in your cleanroom. The HERO®FAB mobile robot allows seeing automation in cleanrooms in a new light. Modifications are a daily routine for Fabmatics in order to offer customized solutions. AGV / Mobile Robot Specifications Omni-directional drive unit → no need for turning of vehicle Fast fine alignment (~1s) and accurate carrier positioning (<1mm)