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Jayesh Mehta

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Brian Keiger

Movu Robotics

Vice Chair

Noe van Bergen

Movu Robotics

Co-Vice Chair

Kai Beckhaus

Wagner Fire Safety

About MAG

Mobile Automation Group (MAG) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of automatic guided vehicle systems. They supply systems worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector.

Both Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are computer-controlled wheel-based load carriers (normally battery-powered) that run on a plant or warehouse floor (or, if outdoors, on a paved surface). The main difference between AGVs and AMRs is how the path they follow is determined.

  • Most AGVs follow predefined paths, although there may be areas of the plant or warehouse where they have more freedom.
  • AMRs can determine their own path, although they will attempt to follow suggested paths if they exist.

This difference leads to differing methodologies for ensuring safe operation for the two types of vehicles.

  • AGVs follow the ANSI B56.5 Safety Guidelines
  • There is a standard under development for AMRs

Mission

To promote the market awareness, growth, and effective use of driverless industrial vehicle systems (e.g. AGVS, AMRs, and AGCs)

Vision

To be the trusted, independent authority on driverless industrial vehicle systems

The MAG group is a collaboration of trusted industry leaders that provide:

  • Market Intelligence
  • Market Awareness and Clarity
  • Leadership
  • Safety Advocacy
  • Market Access

By

  • Coordinating Statistical Programs
  • Delivering Promotional Marketing
  • Providing Education
  • Influencing Industry Standards
  • Overcoming Barriers to Adoption

What We Do

MAG member companies meet regularly to review, discuss, and revise the standards for design, performance, and safe operation of automatic guided vehicle systems. MAG members are committed to the development, maintenance, and publishing of industry-standard specifications for these systems.

MAG programs include:

  • The development of educational and training materials;
  • A voice in the development and maintenance of national standards;
  • The confidential exchange of market statistics and publication of industry data to the public;
  • The communication of the benefits of AGVS solutions via trade shows, educational forums, and other national and regional seminars.
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