A transport robot connecting the beams, undeterred by wind and rain.
The AGV (automated guided vehicle) introduced at a disability support facility in Okinawa runs along outdoor corridors to transport meals and linens. In the development process, we overcame various challenges, including issues unique to Okinawa such as rain, wind, and the intrusion of geckos, and now it is being operated proudly as a robot by our customers.
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The AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) we are introducing this time is actively used in both the indoor and outdoor areas of Sophia, located in Okinawa Prefecture. At Sophia, which has two wards, staff members have been moving back and forth between the two wards on rainy and windy days, transporting items such as "meals," "linen," and "waste." The AGV was developed from the board's desire to "reduce the burden on staff." The biggest challenge in the development process was the requirement that it could "operate outdoors." In addition to measures against rain, wind, and saltwater, the AGV is designed to navigate sloped and uneven paths, which are different from those inside the facility. It can handle inclines of up to 3 degrees and unevenness of less than 5mm. Furthermore, since transportation to each floor is necessary, it is also integrated with elevators.
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To address the shortage of labor, unmanned transport vehicles "AGVs," which are expected to be utilized in various fields, are being developed. In production sites, they help connect multiple locations within processes and streamline the movement of goods. Shikou is a company with over 40 years of experience as a specialized manufacturer. Most of its products are custom-made, and its clients include automotive and food manufacturers, as well as medical institutions across the country. The technology and initiatives cultivated over many years have been recognized, and the company received the Pioneer Award at the Small Giants Award by the economic magazine "Forbes JAPAN." We aim to respond to the growing demand for labor-saving solutions against the backdrop of work style reforms and contribute to society through our manufacturing efforts.