College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 10:29:18
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600 497 - Honors Project in Mechanical Engineering
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
This report thoroughly represents a proposal to AAM Metal Forming Minerva for the implementation of an AGV (Autonomous Guided Vehicle) Unit. Our recommendations are made with consideration to existing manufacturing processes and demonstrate how using an AGV would be a net positive investment for the company. By first examining the current operating costs, a three-tiered proposal is tailored based on increasing investment cost. Each tier increase encompasses the previous tiers’ proposed improvements while also growing in complexity and investment cost. The results of our research indicate that our Tier 2 proposal will provide the most benefit to our facility now and for years to come.
Research Sponsor
Mr. William Uhl
First Reader
Dr. Yogesh Singh
Second Reader
Dr. Siamak Farhad
Honors Faculty Advisor
Mr. David Peters
Recommended Citation
St. Myers, Allen and Miller, Alan, "Implementation of an Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV)" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1390.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1390
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