Design and Development of an IR Sensor-Based Automated Guided Vehicle for Efficient Material Handling

This research presents the design and development of an IR sensor-based Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) prototype for efficient and autonomous material handling. The AGV is designed to navigate through multiple stations using IR sensors, eliminating the need for manual intervention in the pickup, assembly, and delivery of components. At each station, the AGV collaborates with robotic arms to pick a shaft and pulley, perform assembly, and transport the final package to the designated endpoint. The system uses a set of IR sensors for path following, station detection, and object verification, combined with an Arduino Mega controller and a relay-driven motor system. The solution offers a low-cost, reliable, and scalable automation system suitable for small-scale industrial applications