A mobile robot (12) or automatic guided vehicle having a multijointed robot arm (4). The robot arm (4) has a gripper (6) and charge coupled device camera (1) mounted at the free end of the arm (4). The gripper (6) is for engaging, holding and releasing workpieces (11). The robot arm (4) transfers workpieces (11) to and from process machines (13) for storage areas. The robot arm (4) finds the workpiece (11) or the place to set down by looking at two light emitting diodes (14) placed a known distance and orientation away from the workpiece (11) or set down place. The robot arm (4) and camera (1) are controlled by a computer on board the vehicle (12). The automatic guided vehicle (12) and robot arm (4) are used to transfer workpieces (11) from place to place in an automated manufacturing environment.
