FORT Robotics Sees Now as an Exciting Time for Automation in Off-Road Equipment

Automation technology is here, and being applied in a broad range of heavy equipment and applications.

February 9, 2021

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Samuel Reeves, CEO/Founder, FORT Robotics, says the world has hit a perfect storm of factors in which automation has gone from a science experiment to a necessity for the future of the world. This is being driven by labor shortages in applications such as construction and agriculture, and the need to improve safety in these applications.

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Transportation Telematic Business Units Acquired to Improve In-Cab Technology

Platform Science is proposing an acquisition of Trimble's global transportaton telematics business units as part of a larger plan to improve in-cab technology.

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Navigating the Emissions Roadmap

Understanding today’s developing regulations and what’s on the horizon for on- and off-highway OEMs.

Clean, Reliable AC Power with Eaton’s True Sine Wave Inverters

Clean, Reliable AC Power with Eaton’s True Sine Wave Inverters

Designed to withstand extreme vibrations and operate in harsh conditions, these inverters are tested to meet SAE environmental and EMC standards.

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JCB & Leica Geosystems Partner on 2D & 3D Semi-Automated Excavator Controls

The INTELLIGRADE solutions will be available initially on the JCB 220X tracked excavator in the UK before being offered across the whole JCB X Series range in additional regions.

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HD Hyundai Brings Xite Transformation to CES 2024

At the upcoming electronics trade show, the company plans to expand on its vision to now include transformative land infrastructure ideas, showcasing Future Xite, Twin Xite and Zero Xite.

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Motion Names New Automation Intelligence GVP

In his new role, Mike Esposito will lead the Motion Automation Intelligence team, and his responsibilities will include the development and implementation of multiyear strategic business and marketing plans.

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Hexagon Acquires Hard-Line, Focused on Mining Automation

Hard-Line’s solutions will help strengthen Hexagon's offerings with remote control via electronic and hydraulic by-wire technologies, innovation necessary for achieving full autonomy in mining applications.

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Realize LIVE Americas: The Digital Transformation

Inside the Siemens media and end-user event featured software improvements and tools for OEMs

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High-Performance Inertial Measurement Unit

The module supports both 1000Base-T1 automotive ethernet and CAN-FD interfaces and provides up to 1000 hertz update rate with low latency.

While complete autonomy may not be achieved for some time, there is a great opportunity to use varying levels of autonomy to reduce risk, keep work on schedule and maintain efficiency, all while reducing costs.

With Promises of Improved Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability, Autonomy Is the Future of Off-Highway Equipment

Commercial vehicle autonomy is here to stay. Manufacturers who are not actively working on this technology risk watching their competitors’ autonomous vehicles leave them in the dust.

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B&R Expert Discusses Mobile Hardware During CONEXPO

This technology, originally successful in the industrial world, is now packaged and safe for rugged, off-highway applications.

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IFM talks Automation to Prepare for 4.0 at CONEXPO

OEM Off-Highway Editor Lori Ditoro talked with IFM’s Kevin Vanderslice about about how to automate equipment to get ready for 4.0 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

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Autonomous Excavator Operates on Moog/Gravis Technology

Autonomy software controls equipment with the touch of a finger.

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IoT Technology in Construction Fleet Management

The expanded profile of products will be exhibited during CONEXPO.

Achieving functional safety with scenario-based testing.

Self-Driving Trucks: A Great Opportunity for the Logistics Industry and a Challenge in Development and Validation

The development and certification of autonomous driving applications for trucks is a challenge for which new approaches and methods must be introduced.

Clean, Reliable AC Power with Eaton’s True Sine Wave Inverters

Clean, Reliable AC Power with Eaton’s True Sine Wave Inverters

Designed to withstand extreme vibrations and operate in harsh conditions, these inverters are tested to meet SAE environmental and EMC standards.

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Battery Power, Efficiency, and Digitalization Drive Green and Construction Industries

Disruptions drive growing trends in lawn, landscaping and construction.

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Sustainable Solutions

October 4, 2022

This panel discussion takes a high-level look at innovative sustainability options and previews many of the trends you will see at bauma.

Software and hardware can extend equipment life and improve jobsite safety.

Employing Vehicles with Aftermarket Automation Keeps Existing Fleets on the Road

How COM Express software for small footprints fuels the extended deployment, long life cycle, and value of today’s heavy mobile equipment

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EMPAC 2022: Electrification, Software and Connected Components

Bosch Rexroth hosted customers, distributors and trade media editors for an educational tour of components for the electrification of hydraulic off-highway systems in mobile equipment.

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IP69K PC for Autonomous Vehicles

The computer is well-suited for smart machines that communicate with each other, process data and send it to the cloud.

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Cat Command for Loading Now Available on Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders

Command provides joystick-controlled remote operation of Caterpillar's D3-series skid steer and compact track loaders.

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Autonomous Work Vehicle Trials Offer Development and Application Insights

Honda’s Kenton Williams and Tyler Parker of Black & Veatch discuss the development and field trials of Honda’s Autonomous Work Vehicle prototype in construction applications.

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GILLIG Partners with RR.AI on Autonomous Driving

The companies will collaborate on the integration of next-generation ADAS and SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle technology into GILLIG transit buses.

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Trimble Introduces Horizontal Steering Control for Soil Compactors

Trimble Earthwork’s Horizontal Steering Control automatically steers a soil compactor using a 3D model or compaction pass line.

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John Deere Autonomous Tractor Aims to Help Farmers do More with Less

Fully autonomous operation of the John Deere 8R tractor allows farmers to focus their attention on other work without sacrificing productivity.

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John Deere Unveils Fully Autonomous Tractor

Adding full autonomy to the John Deere 8R tractor enables farmers to be more productive and better equipped to feed a growing global population.