How do you design and implement AGV systems for automotive assembly material delivery?

AGV system design: 1) Requirements analysis - delivery routes, payload requirements, frequency/timing needs, environmental conditions; 2) Navigation selection - wire guidance, magnetic tape, natural feature navigation, or hybrid depending on flexibility needs and infrastructure; 3) Traffic management - fleet optimization, intersection handling, priority rules, congestion avoidance; 4) Integration - interface with warehouse systems (WMS), assembly line pacing, load/unload automation; 5) Safety systems - obstacle detection, emergency stops, speed control, personnel interfaces; 6) Implementation - phased rollout, operator training, maintenance program establishment. ROI analysis includes labor savings, inventory reduction, and flexibility benefits versus capital and operating costs. System simulation validates throughput and identifies constraints before installation. Continuous monitoring and optimization improves performance over time.