A complete unmanned forklift system can be divided into four parts: the vehicle itself, the dispatching platform, the warehouse location information management system, and the wireless network communication.
An unmanned forklift mainly consists of a vehicle body, a positioning and navigation device, an onboard control system, a power supply unit, a drive unit, and a communication unit. Among these, the positioning and navigation device, the vehicle body, and the onboard control system are the main cost components, accounting for approximately 25%, 20%, and 16% respectively, totaling 61%.
For example, the Sany SA10LJD ground-type unmanned forklift has a rated load of 1000kg and a lifting height of 210mm; models such as the SA14LKS-S and SA20LJS-S have a rated load of up to 2000kg and a lifting height of 120mm.
Currently, unmanned forklifts are mainly modified by adding navigation systems to traditional forklifts. However, with development, some companies are moving towards forward design based on new forklift form factors to break away from the original external structure and adapt to automation requirements.