AGVHub
The AGVHub Project Roadmap
We bring your AGV project safely to its destination.
Five clearly defined stations take you from the first conversation to a running system – vendor-neutral, commission-free, and with a tangible result after every phase.
30-min consultation: free · 0 % commission · A result at every station
Stations to go-live
Dedicated contact person
Commissions from vendors
Your decision – after every phase
Why a roadmap?
Most AGV projects don't fail because of the technology.
AGV projects take 6–12 months – and the most expensive mistakes happen in the first weeks, long before the first vehicle moves. We keep seeing the same four patterns:
Unclear requirements
Without a precise, vendor-neutral specification you receive quotes that simply can't be compared – and you only notice once it gets expensive.
Guide: The AGV Specification →The wrong vendor
The vendor with the best presentation is rarely the one with the best solution for your process. Without a neutral comparison, gut feeling decides.
Guide: The 10 Most Expensive AGV Mistakes →Underestimated infrastructure
Floor quality, Wi-Fi coverage, charging points, fire doors: what's missing in the plan gets really expensive once installation starts.
Guide: AGV Infrastructure →IT integration as an afterthought
If ERP integration, the fleet manager and VDA 5050 only become a topic after the order, your go-live slips by months.
Guide: AGV Meets SAP →That's exactly what the project roadmap is for: a fixed route that catches these mistakes before they cost money.
The Route
Five stations. One destination: a system that runs.
Like an AGV, our approach follows a defined route. At every station you know what was done and what it produced – and you decide whether the journey continues.
Station 01 · Start
Free Initial Consultation
30 min · €0- We talk through your transport tasks, your facility and your goals.
- You get an honest first assessment: does an AGV even make sense for you?
- You learn which next step is worthwhile – even if it doesn't lead to us.
Your result: A clear first assessment – even if it says “no AGV (yet)”.
Book the consultation →Station 02 · Analysis
Analysis & Potential Check
- On site or remote: we analyse material flow, layout, floor and IT landscape.
- We identify the transport tasks with the highest automation potential.
- Feasibility and economics are assessed before you invest.
Your result: A solid feasibility and potential assessment for your facility.
Guide: Is an AGV Right for You? →Station 03 · Concept
Concept & Simulation
- We design the layout, routes and stations for your process.
- Vehicle type, fleet size and navigation technology are defined vendor-neutrally.
- We simulate the operation in the AGVHub editor before anything is ordered.
AGVHub editor: layout & simulation in the browser
Your result: A solid concept with layout and simulation instead of gut feeling.
Try the editor yourself →Station 04 · Selection
Specification & Vendor Selection
- We write a vendor-neutral specification that makes quotes truly comparable.
- We obtain quotes from suitable vendors and evaluate them in a structured way.
- You receive a clear recommendation – the decision stays with you.
Your result: Comparable quotes and a solid basis for your decision.
Guide: The AGV Specification →Station 05 · Go-Live
Support Until Go-Live
- We accompany implementation, testing and acceptance at your side.
- We keep an eye on interfaces to ERP, fleet manager and VDA 5050.
- Your team gets ready for day-to-day operations.
Your result: A system that runs in daily operations – not just on paper.
Guide: VDA 5050 →Destination reached: your system is running.
Every station ends with a result that belongs to you.
Analysis, concept, specification: everything created along the way is yours to use – with or without us. After every phase you decide whether we continue together. No subscription, no lock-in.
Quick Check
Where does your project stand right now?
One click is enough – you'll instantly see which station you board at and what the next sensible step is.
Your entry: Station 01 – the free initial consultation
Perfect – that's exactly what it's for: we put your idea into context and tell you honestly whether an AGV fits your processes, and what would make sense next.
Your entry: Station 02 – Analysis & Potential Check
Then it's about numbers now: feasibility and savings potential before you invest. In a short initial call we clarify which data the analysis needs.
Your entry: Station 04 – Specification & Vendor Selection
Good news: much of the groundwork is done. We make your specification vendor-neutral and comparable – and briefly check that the concept behind it holds up.
Your entry: Station 04 – a neutral quote comparison
Every negotiation week counts now: a neutral comparison shows whether your favourite delivers what it promises – before you sign. After that, we accompany you to go-live.
Every entry starts with a short, free initial consultation.
The Difference
Why AGVHub?
Truly vendor-neutral
We don't sell vehicles and we don't take commissions. Our recommendation follows your process – not our margin.
Knowledge in the open
In the AGV Guide we show for free how we think and work. Check our answers before you trust us with your project.
Read the AGV Guide →Our own planning tools
Layout and simulation are built in the free AGVHub editor – you can open and continue working on every intermediate result yourself.
Start the editor →Straight talk, no sales pressure
If an AGV isn't (yet) economical for you, we tell you at station 1 – for free. Not after six months of consulting.
An Honest Look
Is the roadmap right for you?
The roadmap fits if …
- You're concretely planning automation within the next 6–24 months.
- Your transports run repeatedly between fixed points.
- You want to compare vendors objectively instead of trusting the best pitch.
- Your team has little AGV experience so far.
Probably not if …
- You've already signed and are only looking for confirmation.
- You expect a fixed price without anyone looking at your processes.
- You need a solution for one-off or constantly changing transport tasks.
Not sure which side you're on? That's exactly what the free initial consultation is for.
Before You Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the roadmap cost?
Station 1 is free. Before every further station you receive a clear quote for exactly that phase – so you always know in advance what the next leg costs. We deliberately don't give flat estimates without looking at your processes.
Are you really independent?
Yes. AGVHub is a project by Continua Systems GmbH. We don't sell vehicles, we're not tied to any manufacturer, and we don't take referral commissions. Every recommendation comes with a transparent rationale you can verify.
We already have a vendor in mind – is this still worth it?
Especially then. A neutral specification and a structured comparison show whether your favourite really fits – and strengthen your negotiating position considerably. If your favourite wins, you'll know it for sure.
How much of our team's time does this take?
We structure, document and prepare the decisions; your team contributes its process knowledge in compact sessions. The goal: move your project forward without paralysing your day-to-day business.
Do you work on site or remotely?
Both. The analysis works best in your facility; concept, specification and coordination happen remotely – which keeps costs lean.
What happens right after the initial consultation?
You receive our first assessment and a recommendation for the next step. Whether you book station 2 is entirely up to you – no follow-up marathon, no pressure.
Station 01 · Free
The first station costs you nothing. Except 30 minutes.
Afterwards you'll know whether an AGV pays off for you – and what your route to go-live looks like.
Thomas Nagel
Your contact · Continua Systems GmbH
Prefer to talk right away? +49 8031 2821473