AGV automated transport requires a flat cage bottom, precise fork alignment, a low center of gravity and no protruding parts. Putting ordinary cages straight onto an AGV leads to pick failures or even cage drops. Before retrofitting, match the cage to the AGV model — don't buy the AGV first and improvise cages later.
Bottom requirements: AGVs are mostly under-floor lifting type or narrow-aisle fork type. The under-floor type needs a flat lifting face on the cage bottom, with bottom clearance height matching the AGV body (commonly 90–120 mm), and no protruding casters or hanging debris. The fork type needs forklift-pocket opening dimensions to precisely match the AGV forks (120–150 mm wide, 40–50 mm thick).
Size and weight: typical AGV rated load is 500–1500 kg; the loaded cage total must be below the AGV rating with a 20% margin. The cage's outer envelope must be smaller than the AGV working aisle width, so it doesn't scrape goods on either side when turning.
Positioning and identification: put a QR code or RFID tag on every cage, placed at a fixed position readable by the AGV camera. Add positioning strips or color marks at the four corners to help AGV visual navigation align; deviation must be held within ±10 mm for stable pick-and-place.
Practical tip: take 2–3 sample cages to site and joint-test with the AGV maker; run 100 pick-and-place cycles and check success rate before batch retrofitting. Nanjing Tongnuo Warehouse Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. can tailor the bottom lifting face and forklift pockets to the AGV model, and reserves tag mounting positions.