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VEHICULE AUTOGUIDE [2 records]

Record 1 2017-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Automated Materials Handling
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

The latest in terminal handling equipment are the so-called automated guided vehicles (AGVs). These may be driverless container handlers, unmanned stacking cranes and new process control systems that allow all commands to be issued from a central computerized location. Unmanned dockside container cranes are also under consideration. AGVs will monitor their own oil, fuel and mechanical functions and use sensors to prevent collisions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manutention automatique
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Space Weapons
DEF

Vehicle that would be guided by sensors and thrusters to a head-on collision with the missile.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Armes orbitales

Spanish

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