CarrGo® Sorter: Parcel Sorting System with Autonomous Multi-Robots
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This paper presents the design, development, and validation of the CarrGo® Sorter System, an autonomous multi-robot sorting system for logistics and cargo handling environments. The system automates parcel classification, routing, and transferring operations using a fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) controlled by a software. Each robot is equipped with embedded sensors, magnetic line follower, and RFID-based localization to navigate a structured grid platform. By integrating barcode reader and real-time communication protocols, the CarrGo® Sorter System achieves high sorting throughput with reduced dependency on human operators. Simulation and field tests demonstrated that the system can increase sorting speed while avoiding collision risk through centralized traffic management. The results support the potential of multi-agent robotic platforms to improve intralogistics by combining embedded control, intelligent coordination, and autonomous navigation.
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