Reliable Safety for AGVs

Even with presence sensors, AGVs still need extra support to protect both workers and workflow. Guard fencing or low-level bumpers provide a physical barrier that blocks unsafe access, awareness barriers give pedestrians a clear visual warning, and stop signals triggered by human presence ensure the vehicle slows or halts the moment someone steps too close.

By layering these elements, you create a clearly defined corridor that everyone recognises. The vehicle retains its efficiency, operators keep their freedom of movement, and unplanned stops from near-misses or minor impacts are reduced.

How Axelent ensures safety in AGV environments:

• Guard fencing and interlocked gates are used for high-risk zones
• With lower panels or kick plates closing the gap, it prevents small AGVs from passing underneath
• With impact protection the workers recognises the operating area of the mobile robot and the robot detects the barrier as an obstacle
• Visual zoning marks danger and awareness areas

We help you design for compliance with ISO 3691-4 and ANSI R15.08-1/-2,, offering safety solutions and guidance for safe layout planning.

The safest and most cost-effective AGV layout is the one that plans for protection of people. Adding safety too late can lead to delays, downtime and compliance issues.

Key steps to creating a safer warehouse where people and AGVs work side by side:

• Map traffic routes and human interaction points
• Separate zones based on movement and risk level
• Create escape routes that remain accessible
• Select modular solutions that scale with your system