Behind the Wheel: Iveco Truck Platooning

April 26, 2016

The first step in autonomous trucks: Iveco, CNH Industrial’s commercial vehicles brand, participated in the world’s first cross-border initiative with smart trucks: the European Truck Platooning Challenge. The latest episode of CNH Industrial’s Behind the Wheel web series follows the semi-automated convoy on their journey from Belgium to the Netherlands.

John Deere's X Series combines were nominated for a 2021 CES Innovation Award for the advanced technologies included on the machines.

Heavy Equipment Industry Increases Presence at CES 2021

Advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence being utilized in the heavy equipment industries are taking center stage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

While heavy equipment manufacturers and harness assemblers prefer DT connectors, device OEMs prefer M12. Until recently, solutions to connect the two have been costly and tedious to assemble.

Adapting Between M12 and Deutsch DT Connectors in Heavy Equipment Applications

New solutions which combine the capabilities of M12 and DT connectors will be needed as OEMs continue integrating advanced technologies into their equipment.

Production for the VNR Electric is slated to begin in early 2021.

Commercial Availability of Electric Vehicles and Equipment Increases

Several electric truck and heavy equipment models are now available for order and set to begin production in 2021.

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RCT Remote Control Technology Integrated onto Dozer in Gold Mine

RCT's ControlMaster solutions allows operators to remotely control the CAT D10T dozer from a safe location.

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Husqvarna Launching New Robotic Commercial Turf Mower

The Husqvarna CEORA is capable of autonomously cutting grass areas of up to 50,000 square meters.

Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are actively developing and testing automated trucks with SAE Level 4 intent technology on public roads.

Automated Truck Market Shows Growth Potential in Coming Years

Fact.MR's latest study shows the advanced technologies utilized and growing logistics market will prompt further growth of the global automated truck market.

Yanmar has helped develop two prototype agricultural robots, one for grapevines and the other spinach.

Mobile Robot Use Cases Grow as Technology Advances

Robots are becoming more commonplace in the off-road equipment market as sensor, GPS and other automation-enabling technologies continue to improve.

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Epiroc Partners with Orica on Semi-Automated Explosives Delivery System

Avatel is a twin boom, semi-autonomous development charging solution that allows a single operator to complete the entire charging cycle from the safety of a cab encolosure.

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Volvo CE Updates Dig Assist to Improve Grade Planning for Machine Operators

New features include a customizable interface for In-Field Design which makes it easier to draw shapes for building foundations and custom trenches.

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John Deere Adds New Automation Features to GP-Series Motor Graders

The GP-Series motor graders include automation technology such as Machine Damage Avoidance, Blade Stow and Auto-Gain for Cross Slope.

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Use of Epiroc Automated Equipment Expands at Underground Mining Operation

Epiroc customer Newcrest Mining has expanded the number of automated mining machines operating in its fleet.

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Daimler Trucks and Torc Partner with Luminar to Enable Automated Trucking

Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group will work closely together with the experts at Luminar to enhance lidar sensing, perception, and system-level performance for trucks moving at highway speeds.

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Daimler Trucks Partnering with Waymo to Develop SAE Level 4 Autonomous Trucks

Initially, the company's will combine Waymo's automated driver technology with a unique version of Daimler's Freightliner Cascadia to enable autonomous driving.

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Septentrio Announces Open Source Software and Hardware for Autonomous Applications with GNSS

The company's new open source projects facilitate integration of centimeter-level reliable positioning into robotic and other machine automation applications.

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ACEINNA Partnering with Point One Navigation to Enable Precise Positioning

ACEINNA and PointOne will create affordable, highly accurate and easy-to-use positioning solutions for autonomous vehicles.

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Torc to Scale Self-Driving Fleet with Next-Gen Daimler Test Trucks

The upgrades included in the prototype truck are designed to bolster testing efforts and accelerate data collection to assist in machine learning and algorithmic development.

Industry Partnerships Will be Key to Implementing Autonomous Solutions

Technology partnerships will better enable the development and integration of autonomous vehicle systems.

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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

As technology advances, sensors are becoming more precise to enable improved safety and operation of autonomous vehicles.

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Autonomous Transport will Happen First in Quarries and Light Mining

Volvo Autonomous Solutions says the defined duty cycles of quarry and mining operations make it easier to develop and evolve autonomous vehicle systems.

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Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Celebrate 1 Year of Collaboration

The companies are continuing to collaborate on the development of autonomous vehicles, and are opening a new test center in New Mexico.

Graze Introduces Fully Autonomous Electric Commercial Lawn Mower

Machine learning, coupled with computer vision and a robust system of sensors allows the new Graze commercial lawn mower to map job sites, plan and execute mowing paths.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.