Described as the first commercially available remote-operated and autonomous industrial snowplow in the U.S. has been unveiled via a collaboration between Teleo and snow removal equipment distributor Storm Equipment.
With support from RDO Equipment Co., a John Deere 332G skid steer loader was retrofitted with a Teleo Supervised Autonomy kit that enables remote and autonomous operation in conjunction with a Storm Equipment Metal Pless snowplow.
“Commercial snow removal, specifically mass snow clearing in large parking lots and on other long stretches of open, flat surfaces, is yet another ideal application for our technology,” said Vinay Shet, co-founder, and CEO of Teleo. “When heavy snowfalls occur, there is an immediate need to clear parking lots and commercial sites so businesses can continue operating.”
In addition to the commercial snow removal industry, Teleo also serves customers in construction and material moving. The new snowplow follows Teleo’s recent announcement outlining its growing global dealer network and customer base.
“The collaborative Teleo-Storm Equipment approach introduces a way to get the job done more efficiently, safely, and without customers having to purchase new machines,” Shet said. “That makes it a realistic solution for companies of all sizes.”
Teleo’s technology allows contractors to operate existing heavy equipment without an operator in the cab. A single operator can control multiple pieces of equipment from a remote desk setting.
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