Automated warehouse

Abstract

The device includes: racks (11A, 11B) with multiple shelf openings; an inbound / outbound trolley (13) for transferring goods (T) to the mounting section (12) of the racks (11A, 11B) through the shelf openings; a wireless communication antenna (30) fixed to or located near the racks (11A, 11B); and a controller (40) for managing the inbound and outbound movement of goods (T) and controlling the inbound / outbound trolley (13) via wireless communication through the wireless communication antenna (30). The controller (40) includes: a goods management section (41) for managing goods (T) containing at least liquid or metal as specific goods that could affect wireless communication between the wireless communication antenna (30) and the inbound / outbound trolley (13); and a shelf opening determination section (43) for determining the storage location of specific goods to minimize the possibility of affecting wireless communication.

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