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Design & Engineering Insights: B&R Says Changing Workforce is Helping Drive Automation
The desire for more productive heavy equipment and a younger generation entering the industry is increasing expectations for advanced technology such as automation.
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Design & Engineering Insights: Parker LORD Sensing Technologies Aid Autonomous Vehicle Development
Automated Systems
Autonomous Transport will Happen First in Quarries and Light Mining
Automated Systems
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Celebrate 1 Year of Collaboration
Automated Systems
Graze Introduces Fully Autonomous Electric Commercial Lawn Mower
Automated Systems
Mobile Robot Use Cases Grow as Technology Advances
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Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021
Negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have made 2020 a year to forget for most in the heavy equipment industries.
Sensors
Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard
Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.
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Accelerating Hybrid & Electric Mobility in Commercial Transportation
Electrification of the powertrain and accessory applications for commercial transportation requires reliability in harsh environment connectivity, optimized design of scalable sub-systems and application support for integrated component solutions.
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FUSO Debuts Concept Electric Garbage Truck Capable of Remote Operation
The FUSO eCanter SensorCollect uses sensors and high-accuracy GPS to enable remote operation via a wireless HMI.
Sensors
Purdue Researching Lidar Technology with Improved Object Detection for Autonomous Vehicles
Frequency modulated continuous wave lidar detects objects by scanning laser light from the top of an autonomous vehicle.
Trends
Automation, Robotics and Connectivity will be the Future of Heavy Equipment
Volvo CE has collaborated with futurists to get their take on the coming trends for the mining, construction and agricultural equipment industries.
Automated Systems
Komatsu Customers Surpass 3 Billion Metric Tons of Material Moved Autonomously
Mining companies using Komatsu's FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System have now hauled more than three billion metric tons of materials.
Automated Systems
RCT to Automate Underground Mining Fleet in Australia
RCT will commission its ControlMaster Guidance Automation with the latest Auto Dump feature onto three Sandvik LH203 underground loaders to operate in the narrow-vein underground mine.
Automated Systems
Sandvik Collaborating with Exyn to Enhance Autonomous Mining
Sandvik’s OptiMine will be combined with data collected by Exyn’s aerial robots to improve visualization of mine environments.
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Accelerating Hybrid & Electric Mobility in Commercial Transportation
Electrification of the powertrain and accessory applications for commercial transportation requires reliability in harsh environment connectivity, optimized design of scalable sub-systems and application support for integrated component solutions.
Automated Systems
SANY Developing Autonomous Mining Equipment
SANY is currently testing autonomous operation of SKT90E mining trucks in coordination with a 5G controlled excavator.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
New Flyer Testing Automated Transit Bus in Connecticut
New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE electric bus will be equipped to demonstrate SAEJ3016 Level 4 technology with an on-board safety attendant.
Automated Systems
ASV Testing Remote-Control Technology for Compact Track Loaders and Skid Steers
The company is exploring the potential use of remote control for its machines as a means of improving safety and productivity.
Automated Systems
Caterpillar Acquires Marble Robot Inc.
Acquisition of the robot and autonomous technology solutions company will further aid Caterpillar's heavy equipment automation strategy.
Automated Systems
MEMA, HDMA Join Coalition to Shape the Future of Automated Vehicles Through Education
Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE) works to inform and educate the public and policymakers on the facts regarding automated vehicles.
Smart Systems
Agricultural Robots and AI: A Question of When and Not If
IDTechEx's latest report indicates the use of robots and artificial intelligence will continue to grow in the agricultural industry.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
RCT Integrates Autonomous System into Underground Loader
RCT has successfully automated a CAT R1700K underground loader which will be used in Western Australia.
Automated Systems
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.
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Accelerating Hybrid & Electric Mobility in Commercial Transportation
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Automated Systems
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.
Engineering & Manufacturing
dSPACE Collaborating with Uhnder to aid Development of Radar Sensors
Uhnder and dSPACE will support each other in the continuous development of sensors and validation solutions to ensure developments in radar sensor technology can keep pace with high safety requirements.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
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.
Automated Systems
Caterpillar Expands Cat Command Capabilities to More Construction Equipment
The company is expanding its Cat Command to include remote control and semi-autonomous operation.
