Autonomous Laser Guided Vehicle for Book Deposition in a Library

Abstract:

This paper proposes a technology to automate the book deposition process in a generic Library layout. It includes usage of autonomous vehicle in the library that is guided by an assembly of lasers. To prove the practicability of this proposal a physical prototype of an autonomous robot has been developed. The robot acts as an external storage unit for books and is capable of delivering them from the initial pre-defined point to the desired final destination.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 232)
• Pages: 388-391
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.232.388
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Nimish Mehta, Pushkar Limaye, Chaitanya Talnikar, Prathamesh Joshi
• Keywords: Autonomous, Indoor Environment, Laser Guided Vehicle, Library, Transport

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