Recently, in the international cargo extraction area of Haikou Meilan International Airport under Hainan Holdings, a blue unmanned forklift with millimeter level accuracy flexibly turns between the numerous shelves and dense cargo along the predetermined channel and route, accurately picks up the cargo and transports it to the designated area. This is the first trial run AGV unmanned forklift at Meilan Airport.
AGV unmanned forklifts can directly receive task instructions through seamless integration with warehouse management systems, greatly improving cargo handling efficiency compared to traditional manual forklifts. "Feng Qiongyao, the head of cross-border e-commerce at the International Security Center of Meilan Airport Cargo Department, introduced that AGV unmanned forklifts may be put into large-scale use in the future to further build an efficient handling system for airport logistics in all scenarios.
Efficient homework solves human resource problems
On that day, the reporter observed in the international inbound cargo extraction area that the operation process of AGV unmanned forklifts is highly automated: real-time scanning of the environment through laser radar and visual sensors, and synchronous calculation of the optimal path by AI algorithms; The shelf recognition system locks the target position, and the fork arm automatically adjusts the height and angle; The load monitoring module monitors the weight of the goods throughout the entire process to ensure stable handling. When encountering obstacles or people approaching, the vehicle will immediately slow down and emit a warning sound.
The data of which shelves are fully loaded, which areas need to be replenished, as well as the current number of vehicles in transit and task progress, will be updated in real time, "said Wu Sannong, a staff member operating the AGV unmanned forklift, pointing to the screen.
During the trial operation phase, this AGV unmanned forklift has taken on the task of transporting large duty-free goods in the international inbound cargo extraction area. During peak hours, it can complete 12 cargo extractions and placements per hour, equivalent to the workload of 2 skilled workers. More importantly, its ability to operate continuously for 24 hours greatly alleviates the shortage of manpower at night and during holidays.
Recently, in the international cargo extraction area of Haikou Meilan International Airport, AGV unmanned forklifts are transporting goods. Photo by journalist Su Bikun
Upgrading technology to improve logistics efficiency
Currently, we adopt a joint operation mode of manual and unmanned forklifts, with the transition of 'artificial+intelligent' form, which not only ensures the current business, but also lays the foundation for future full intelligence, "Feng Qiongyao told reporters.
It is reported that the AGV unmanned forklift system will flexibly adjust its path planning strategy according to actual operating scenarios. Its precise response to complex road conditions, differences in cargo placement, and other issues in actual operations has accumulated valuable practical data for the subsequent comprehensive intelligence.
In the future, the international inbound cargo extraction area will build an intelligent handling system of 'AGV+robotic arm+automatic conveyor belt'. "Feng Qiongyao introduced that under this system, AGV unmanned forklifts undertake the long-distance transportation and delivery of large goods, while the "mechanical arm+automatic conveyor belt" is responsible for the rapid sorting and transportation of small packages, forming an intelligent operation chain for all types of goods, which will greatly improve logistics efficiency.
The reporter learned that Meilan Airport currently has intelligent visual recognition systems, IoT environment monitoring equipment, AI behavior analysis cameras and other intelligent devices, which are widely used in fields such as cargo sorting, warehouse environment monitoring, and personnel safety control, providing strong technical support for airport logistics operations.
