AHP Applied in Choosing a Power System for Autonomous Vehicles

Objective: In the present work, a literature review was carried out with the objective of listing and analyzing commercially viable options for battery technologies for application in Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV) or Autonomous Vehicles in the industrial segment.   Theoretical Framework: The literature review made it possible to gather basic information about the concepts that support the study, as well as the data that will be analyzed.   Method: For the selection of works and synthesis of information, the PRISMA bibliometric review protocol was used. The research was carried out on the Periódicos Capes platform, finding and analyzing 23 articles. The AHP methodology was used to choose the best alternative using criteria based on “usability” and sustainability.   Results and Discussion: From the results of the analyzes carried out, it was possible to verify that the most efficient energy storage technology was Lithium-ion technology, given its moderate performance in all factors considered.   Implications of the research: AVGs have their application within industrial environments and the use of batteries is essential for the mobility of these equipment. Storing electric energy in such a way as to optimize such mobility and also to have a minimum impact on the environment and the health of workers is a matter of high relevance for companies concerned with environmental, social and governance issues (ESG).     Originality: As far as we know, there are very few comparative papers published on battery technology that have application in AVG. None of them makes a broad comparison, like the one made in the present study, both in terms of commercial, social and sustainability.