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Companies are looking for ways to lower operating costs, increase efficiency and be more competitive in this economy. Who knew the solution was revealed in a cartoon some of us watched more than 20 years ago?
The opening scene of the cartoon, "The Jetsons," is amazing. The household functions like a well oiled machine because of one simple thing: Everything the family needs is brought to them by some sort of robot or guided vehicle.
Well, technology has finally caught up with this futuristic family. It may not be in our homes yet, but in manufacturing and distribution, the future has arrived, thanks to automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Lower Costs, Boost Efficiency
AGVs have been around for a while, although rising labor costs and increased affordability have recently given the industry a...
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