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Volvo TA15 Autonomous Hauler Wins Red Dot Award
The hauler runs on a battery-electric drivetrain and uses GPS, Lidar, Radar and multiple sensors for autonomous operation.
New Flyer Testing Automated Transit Bus in Connecticut
ASV Testing Remote-Control Technology for Compact Track Loaders and Skid Steers
Caterpillar Acquires Marble Robot Inc.
MEMA, HDMA Join Coalition to Shape the Future of Automated Vehicles Through Education
Agricultural Robots and AI: A Question of When and Not If
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Red Dot Announces Winners of 2020 Product Design Awards
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COVID-19 and the Heavy Equipment Industry
The global outbreak of coronavirus has brought about many changes for heavy equipment OEMs and the industry as a whole.
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High-Resolution Level and Temperature Sensing in Difficult Conditions
Operators of power generators, trains, off road vehicles, trucks and heavy moving equipment rely on sensors to be sure that lubricant oil is kept at the right level and temperature – deviation could result in catastrophic equipment failure.
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RCT Enters Technology Partnership with Haein Corporation
RCT will manufacture and supply its suite of autonomous technology solutions which Haein will provide to heavy industries in South Korea including mining and construction.
Epiroc Recognizes Achievements in Automation and Electrification Development
Epiroc has honored employees with innovation awards for their efforts to apply automation and electrification technology to improve mining equipment productivity and efficiency.
RCT Integrates Autonomous System into Underground Loader
RCT has successfully automated a CAT R1700K underground loader which will be used in Western Australia.
Caterpillar Autonomous Mining System Achieves 2 Billion Tonnes of Hauled Material
Over the past 6 years the Caterpillar autonomous fleet of Cat 789D, 793D, 793F and 797F mine trucks have achieved a milestone of 2 billion tonnes of material hauled.
New RCT Specialized Wi-Fi Network Supports Autonomous Mining Vehicles
RCT Connect was designed specifically to support underground autonomous mining equipment.
Technology News Tracker: Automation Technology for OEMs
Left Hand Robotics' new BOLT platform helps OEMs reduce R&D costs and quickly launch an autonomous vehicle system.
Reliable Liquid Level and Temperature Sensing in Difficult Conditions
Sensors that measure level and temperature need to function in viscous and corrosive fluids, high heat and extreme shock and vibe. Madison delivers repeatable, highly accurate data to keep equipment functioning correctly and avoid catastrophic damage.
Yanmar Developing Agricultural Robots
Yanmar is collaborating with 10 industry partners to develop a modular robotic platform that employs the latest information communications technology to examine crops and soils.
Autonomous Trucks can Help Address Industry Challenges
IDTechEx examines the benefits automation can bring to the trucking industry, such as helping overcome the growing driver shortage.
Automation Evolves on the Construction Site
Development and use of automation technologies continues to grow in the construction industry as a means of improving safety, efficiency and productivity.
Doosan's Concept-X Showcases Autonomous Worksite of the Future
Concept-X is a comprehensive control solution that can be used to survey worksite topography via drones and operate construction equipment autonomously.
Robots are Helping in the Fight Against Coronavirus
These autonomously operated machines are able to help cleaning staffs disinfect rooms and various facilities to help curb the spread of germs, bacteria and viruses such as COVID-19.
How Built Robotics Autonomous Robots Help Construction
Built Robotics believes its automation technology is well suited to excavation and trenching work to improve productivity and efficiency.
Push for Mobile Robots and Autonomous Vehicles in Logistics Grows in Importance
IDTechEx's latest report examines the growing need for autonomous machines in logistics and delivery applications, especially now due to current health concerns around the globe.
TuSimple Partnering with ZF on Development of Autonomous Trucks
The companies will co-develop production-quality solutions which enable autonomous operation including cameras, LiDAR and steering technologies.
Caterpillar Expands Cat Command Capabilities to More Construction Equipment
The company is expanding its Cat Command to include remote control and semi-autonomous operation.
Robotic Lawn Mower Market to Grow 12.5% Through 2029
Future Market Insights' new report indicates robotic lawn mower growth will mainly be in the consumer segment but there will also be heavy demand from the commercial landscape industry.
BOMAG Exhibits Fully Autonomous Tandem Roller
Known as ROBOMAG, the concept machine combines guidance technologies such as GPS, Lidar and state-of-the-art positioning sensors to enable fully autonomous operation.
Reliable Liquid Level and Temperature Sensing in Difficult Conditions
Sensors that measure level and temperature need to function in viscous and corrosive fluids, high heat and extreme shock and vibe. Madison delivers repeatable, highly accurate data to keep equipment functioning correctly and avoid catastrophic damage.
Rolls-Royce and ASI Mining Optimizing MTU Engines for Autonomous Operations
The companies will work together to provide customers engine solutions that are compatible with ASI’s vehicle automation software to help optimize vehicle power performance and efficiency.
John Deere AutoTrac Controller 300 Precision Guidance System
Customizable precision guidance for wide variety of new and older machines, different platforms and brands.
Autonomous Equipment is Great for the Construction Industry
Humans should focus on the valuable work while robots can aid in repetitive tasks.
John Deere Integrates Grade Control System into 333 Compact Track Loader
System is mastless, both hardware and software is fully integrated.
B&R Automation Breaks Into Mobile Automation Market for Construction Vehicles
B&R's Automation Studio enables the company to quickly develop more advanced solutions.
Graco G-Mini Compact Lubrication Pump
Graco's G-Mini compact lubrication pump is available with an optional built-in heater which automatically turns on at low temperatures, and will be on display at CONEXPO 2020.
Dynapac and Trimble Demonstrate Road to Autonomy
At CONEXPO 2020, Dynapac and Trimble will demonstrate their system for automating the soil compaction process.
Left Hand Robotics Launches New Platform to Enable OEMs to Automate Machines
BOLT is a unified platform with navigation, sensors, controls, software and apps which helps equipment manufacturers develop autonomous machines.
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Expand Public Road Testing of Automated Truck
Daimler and Torc Robotics are expanding testing of their SAE Level 4 automated truck technology to new public routes in the U.S. in order to collect data from real-world traffic scenarios.
Truck Platooning Expected to Make Inroads in 2020
Truck platooning continues to be an area of development for some commercial vehicle OEMs who believe there is still opportunity for the technology to advance and become more widespread in some markets.
Epiroc and ASI Mining to Automate Mining Haul Truck Fleet
Epiroc will partner with ASI Mining to convert current manned vehicles to autonomous operation.
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