Tandem Loop with Multiple Vehicles Configuration for Automated Guided Vehicle Systems
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The tandem loop with multiple vehicles (TLMV) configuration is proposed as a new and effective alternative for automated guided vehicle systems. The TLMV configuration is useful for a large scale manufacturing environment since it can easily accommodate expansion or upgrade while still being less sensitive to vehicle failure than the tandem loop (single vehicle) configuration. Simulation results show that the TLMV configuration is a viable option. For the TLMV layout, a polynomial time algorithm to determine optimal idle vehicle dwell points is developed for the objective of minimizing the mean weighted response time.
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