With the rapid development of China's economy, the robotics industry, as a strategic emerging industry, has gained a high degree of attention from the government, enterprises and all walks of life. Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), as an important part of the robotics industry, is widely used in manufacturing, logistics and other fields with its high efficiency, flexibility and intelligence. However, in the process of AGV application, the safety issue is becoming more and more prominent. In order to ensure the safe operation of AGVs, China has formulated corresponding AGV safety standards.

Overview of AGV safety standards

1. Definition of AGV safety standards

AGV safety standard refers to a series of normative documents formulated for the automatic guided vehicle in the process of design, manufacture, use, maintenance, etc., in order to ensure personal safety and normal operation of equipment.

2. The role of AGV safety standards

(1) Safeguard personal safety: the AGV safety standards stipulate the safety performance of the vehicle under various working conditions to reduce the risk of accidents.

(2) Guaranteeing equipment safety: AGV safety standards help to improve the reliability of equipment and extend its service life.

(3) Promote industrial development: unified AGV safety standards are conducive to technological exchanges and cooperation among enterprises, and promote industrial technological innovation.

Main contents of AGV safety standards

1. Safety standards in the design phase

(1) Vehicle structural design: AGVs are required to have a solid structure and good impact resistance.

(2) Drive system design: the drive system is required to have overload protection, fault alarm and other functions.

(3) Control system design: the control system is required to have emergency stop, safety monitoring and other functions.

2. Safety standards in manufacturing stage

(1) Material selection: It is required to select materials in accordance with national and industry standards to ensure product quality.

(2) Production process: enterprises are required to manufacture in accordance with the standardized production process to ensure product safety and reliability.

3. Safety standards in the use phase

(1) Operating procedures: Require enterprises to make perfect operating procedures for AGVs to ensure the safety of operators.

(2) Maintenance: enterprises are required to regularly maintain the AGV to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

4. Safety Protection Measures

(1) Emergency Stop Device: Require the AGV to be equipped with an emergency stop device in order to stop the operation immediately in case of emergency.

(2) Obstacle avoidance device: AGVs are required to be equipped with obstacle avoidance function to prevent collision accidents.

(3) Alarm device: AGV is required to send out timely alarms in case of malfunctions, so as to facilitate the taking of measures.

China's AGV safety standards status quo and development trend

1. Status quo

In recent years, China's government attaches great importance to the formulation of safety standards for AGVs, has issued a series of related standards, such as General Technical Conditions for Automated Guided Vehicles, Safety Requirements for Automated Guided Vehicles, etc.

2. Development Trend

(1) Improvement of the standard system: With the continuous progress of the AGV technology, our country will further improve the safety standard system to cover more areas.

(2) Improve the standard level: Draw on international advanced standards to improve the technical level of China's AGV safety standards.

(3) Strengthen the standard publicity: increase the publicity of the AGV safety standards, and improve the ability of enterprises to apply the standards.

The AGV safety standard is an important guarantee for the healthy development of the robot industry. China's government, enterprises and all walks of life should work together to continuously improve the AGV safety standard system and create favorable conditions for the prosperous development of the robot industry. At the same time, enterprises should conscientiously implement the AGV safety standards, effectively guarantee personal safety and normal operation of equipment, and contribute to the brilliant tomorrow of China's robotics industry.