Unlocking proprietary legacy AGVs by installing modern Linux edge gateways running open VDA 5050 bridge software.
By tapping into legacy motor controller CAN buses, the open gateway translates proprietary velocity commands into VDA 5050 node-edge trajectories without altering the existing physical chassis.
Legacy vehicles operate alongside modern AMRs under a unified master fleet coordinator, eliminating isolated proprietary islands on the plant floor.
Retrofitting 45 legacy AGVs in an engine assembly plant saved $3.8M in vehicle replacement costs and extended fleet operating lifespan by 7 years.