Capabilities
Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Built for Strength. Designed for Safety. Defined by Efficiency.
Standard & custom autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) for high payload & heavyweight applications.
Premium AGV Solutions Backed by Real Manufacturing Expertise
At Invio Automation, we don’t just deliver AGVs; we deliver confidence. Confidence that you’re working with a partner who understands complex assembly, materials movement, and large-scale operations. Our focus on AGV automation and AGV robotics ensures your investment delivers measurable value.
Beyond AGVs: Your Trusted Partner in Advanced Manufacturing
Our customers come to us for more than just equipment. They come to us because they need a team that can walk the floor with them, analyze their current processes, and offer insight into what technologies will truly move the needle. They’re not buying hardware — they’re investing in capability.
We take pride in being the most consulted advisors in complex assembly and conveyance. Our approach goes beyond automation: we embed ourselves in your process, identify opportunities, and tailor AGV solutions that align with your unique production needs.
Premium Conveyance Backed by Premium Thinking
When you choose Invio, you’re not just getting automated guided vehicles. You’re getting a partner with deep expertise in vehicle assembly, tooling integration, and manufacturing flow, all built into the AGV solution we design for you. We help you rethink how your product is built, then provide the right technology to make it happen, from advanced AGV systems to tightly integrated controls.
The Invio Difference: Human Capital
Our strength is our people. We’ve built a team of engineers, technicians, and industry veterans who live and breathe manufacturing. Their knowledge becomes your advantage. That’s why customers return again and again: to access experts who know the tech, understand the process, and deliver premium results with AGV automation and reliable AGV systems.
You Don’t Need an AGV — You Need the Right Way to Build
Your AGV strategy should start with the product and process. What are you building? How is it assembled? Where can flow be improved? We’ll help you answer those questions and deliver the systems that make it possible, whether you need an autonomous guided vehicle cell or a fleet of automated guided vehicles.
Let’s reimagine your assembly line and move it forward.
Why Invio?
Robust
Portfolio
Invio Automation offers a robust portfolio of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), built on the proven technologies of Eckhart, Inc. and Auto Craft Tool & Die, Inc. These solutions are purpose-built for high-growth sectors including mobility, automotive, and advanced manufacturing, pairing AGV robotics with dependable AGV systems.
Seamless
Integration
Our AGVs optimize material flow, reduce manual handling, and improve safety, while integrating seamlessly into custom automation systems. We combine these technologies with semi-automated tooling and other advanced solutions to drive operational efficiency and long-term scalability with AGV automation.
Vertically Integrated Supply Chain
As teams invest in automation to enhance quality and throughput, Invio stands out as a one-stop partner. By consolidating controls, robotics, material handling, and tooling expertise under one roof, we eliminate the overhead of multiple vendors, accelerating your path to productivity with unified AGV systems and AGV robotics.
AGVs
A long term track record of scale & custom development
5 Million
annual uptime hours of our AGV fleets across all of our customers.
70,000
pounds is the heaviest payload we’ve transported in a production environment.
1999
our first AGV deployment into the Fortune 500 environment.
600
team members deliver support and service.
Purpose-Built AGVs for Complex Vehicle Subassemblies
What are our navigation options?
We specialize in high-value, high-precision AGV subassemblies across the full vehicle architecture:
- Engines & Battery Power Units: Whether it’s a compact car engine or a large generator/diesel engine, our AGVs are built to safely transport and position powertrain components with exacting control.
- Chassis Systems: Designed for heavy-duty loads and precise placement, our AGVs support complex chassis assembly and integration.
- Transmissions & Driveline: From automated handling to precision staging, our AGVs streamline the movement of these essential systems within your assembly process.
- Axle & Suspension Assemblies: Supporting front and rear axle lines, our vehicles are optimized for ergonomic delivery and efficient line-side handling.
Chassis Mobility
Process-Integrated AGVs for Smarter Manufacturing
Our AGVs can be customized to support and perform a range of critical production processes at the point of need, including:
- Fluid Fill: Cooling, fuel, hydraulic, or transmission fluids; AGVs can incorporate automated fluid fill for real-time production.
- Welding: From precision spot to structural welding, AGVs integrate with welding technologies and your manufacturing flow.
- End-of-Line Testing: Execute or deliver to test stations with automated logic to ensure every unit meets spec before moving forward.
Serving the Industries That Move the World
Invio Automation delivers custom AGV solutions where precision, scale, and flexibility are essential. From heavy equipment to diagnostics, our AGV systems are purpose-built for complex manufacturing.
Where We Work:
Agriculture, Defense, & Construction Equipment
Robust AGVs built to handle oversized, high-mass components, supporting safe, efficient assembly.
Heavy Transportation & Aerospace (Non-Automotive Transport)
AGVs engineered for scale, weight, and complexity across large transport and aerospace systems.
Automotive (Mobility)
From EV platforms to ICE powertrains, our AGVs support high-throughput, flexible assembly and subassembly operations.
Energy Systems
Custom AGVs for solar, wind, HVAC, whole-home generators, and data center infrastructure, optimized for responsive production.
Battery Cell & Module Manufacturing
Precision handling and safe transport for energy-dense components to support scalable production.
Medical Imaging & Diagnostics
Cleanroom-compatible AGVs enabling precise movement of sensitive devices during production.
AGV Capabilities We Deliver
Scissor lift for a variable height assembly process
Tapeless navigation
Power roller integration
Controls and Guidance
- PLC-controlled fleet manager, master control panel (MCP) and onboard PLC in the AGV
- Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC systems + others on request
- Wireless systems including Prosoft, Anybus, Phoenix, and Siemens
- Traditional guidance systems for tape, bar, and camera-based optical systems
- Natural feature navigation systems based on environmental features
- Dynamic routing and minimal infrastructure
Hardware / Software
- Open architecture programming and access to logic << not fully open architecture. The heartbeat of the AGV is locked
- Fleet manager and Ignition SCADA accessories customizable to customer requests
- Full array of safety systems:
- Safety scanners, E stops, push and touch bumpers, position, and tooling state behavior controls
- Battery management systems and sleep mode capabilities maximizing Energy performance
- Opportunity charging side mount and underbody systems. Includes conductive and inductive charging methods consisting of side and underbody systems
Mobility and load Carrying
- Direct load AGVs with tooling built onto the AGV for product holding
- Tuggers with lift and tow systems and material delivery carts or trains
- Full array of drive train options for basic FWD/REV L/R steer and omni- directional movement including crab and side motion
- Tunneling AGVs with a companion or support cart with tooling for product holding
Tooling
- Custom-built AGV tooling for customer product assembly using GD&T strategy• Powered lift and tilt options for accessibility, ergonomics, and collaboration with lineside lift assist / torque arms
- Programmable by station/employee
- Powered / manual trunnions and rotation tables – programmable position by station
- Factory information systems integration and error proofing
- Fully capable of integration to line side automation, robotics, and material handling tooling
What We Offer: Accessories, Peripherals, and Components
Intellicharger for intra-process charging. Underside and inductive options available.
Companion Frames, Custom Dollies, Dunnage Interfaces, & Build Surfaces & Skillets.
Ignition MES / SCADA for factory dashboards and intelligence. Full integration to existing & legacy systems.
AGV Robotic Process Integration. Certified Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa, & UR Integrator.
Master Control Panels for PLC-based Integration to other equipment and systems.
Integrated Lifts, Lazy Susans, & Powered Trunnions to reorient product for assembly line workers.
AGV Reference Videos
Standard & Custom AGVs
Optimize material flow, reduce manual handling, and improve safety
Super Payload AGV
Effortlessly maneuver massive payloads of up to 70,000 lbs
AMR / AGV Robot Interaction
Enable high precision plastic welding with AMR / AGV robot interaction
Automated Handoffs from AGV to Positioner
Transform your fabrication with automated handoffs from an AGV to a headstock/tailstock positioner
Mfg with AGVs
Reimagine your assembly line with complex assembly and conveyance
AGV Tapeless Navigation
Easily adapt to unforeseen changes with tapeless navigation system
Autonomous Guided Vehicles – Frequently Asked Questions
An AGV, or Automated Guided Vehicle, is a mobile robotic system used to transport materials, products, or assemblies throughout a manufacturing facility. AGVs follow programmed routes and automation logic to improve material flow, reduce manual handling, and increase production efficiency.
AGVs typically follow predefined guidance paths such as tape, markers, or programmed routes, while AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) dynamically navigate using sensors and environmental mapping. Both technologies improve manufacturing automation, but the right solution depends on the application, facility layout, and production goals.
AGVs are ideal for manufacturers looking to improve material flow, reduce manual handling, support heavy payloads, and increase production efficiency. The right solution depends on factors such as facility layout, product type, payload requirements, production volume, and process complexity.
Invio works closely with customers to evaluate their manufacturing goals and recommend the best automation approach.
AGVs improve manufacturing efficiency by automating material transport, reducing manual handling, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous production flow. They also help optimize assembly processes, improve workplace safety, and increase operational consistency across manufacturing operations.
Yes. Invio AGVs are designed to integrate with existing assembly lines, robotic systems, tooling, conveyors, MES platforms, and manufacturing controls. Our team develops custom solutions that align with your current production processes and long-term automation goals.
Invio AGVs support multiple navigation technologies including tape guidance, optical guidance, camera-based systems, and natural feature navigation. We also offer tapeless navigation solutions with dynamic routing capabilities for flexible manufacturing environments.
Yes. Invio AGVs are engineered for demanding industrial applications and can safely transport large, heavy, and complex assemblies. Our systems are commonly used in automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing operations.
Invio AGVs have supported payloads up to 70,000 pounds in production environments. Payload capacity depends on the specific application, assembly requirements, and manufacturing process.
Automated Guided Robots for Heavy Manufacturing
Automated guided robots, often referred to as AGVs, are mobile robotic systems designed to transport materials across manufacturing environments safely and precisely. In AGV automation, each autonomous guided vehicle follows defined logic and routes to streamline internal logistics.
While many evaluate automated guided robots when assessing robotic transport solutions, the term “AGV” is widely used in industrial automation. In practice, both describe guided, programmable vehicles that follow defined navigation paths to automate internal logistics with dependable AGV systems.
Our platforms are engineered for heavy-payload applications and integrate with assembly lines, robotic cells, conveyors, and automated workstations. Whether you need fixed-path navigation, advanced sensor-based guidance, or interaction with AMR docking systems, our autonomous guided vehicle solutions pair AGV robotics with scalable AGV systems.
Speak to an Application Engineer today.
Connect with an Invio engineer at any point in your project process. We can quickly provide pricing and technical guidance to help accelerate your AGV exploration or provide actionable proposals if your requirements are known.