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AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) are robotic systems used in warehouses and distribution centers for material handling and transportation tasks. Warehouse AGVs are self-driving vehicles that autonomously navigate through warehouse facilities to perform various logistics tasks such as moving inventory, picking orders, and transporting goods without direct human operation. AGVs can significantly improve efficiency, reduce labor costs, and minimize errors in inventory management and order fulfillment processes.


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