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Komatsu, Earthbrain and Tier IV Join Forces on Autonomous Dump Truck Development
A new partnership will bring open-source autonomous tech to Komatsu’s 40- and 94-ton dump trucks, targeting safer, smarter and more efficient quarry and civil jobsites by 2027.
October 1, 2025
Machine control
KOBELCO and Trimble Expand Excavator Grade Control Collaboration
Customers gain easier access to excavators pre-equipped with Trimble Earthworks, along with dealer support, training and upgrade paths to 3D.
September 24, 2025
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Machine control
Hyundai HD130A Dozers Get Trimble Ready Factory Option
The Trimble Ready kit allows for easy onsite installation of the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform on both configurations of the 157-horsepower dozer.
September 2, 2025
Autonomous
Bluelight Machines Brings Affordable, Fast Autonomy to Construction Equipment
The plug-and-play autonomy kit retrofits rollers and haul trucks in about 90 minutes and for under $50K, helping contractors slash idle time and boost production.
August 20, 2025
Technology
Gravis Robotics Can Turn Any Earthmoving Machine into a Robot
The plug-and-play system gives earthmoving equipment autonomous capabilities with built-in machine control, 3D surveying and remote operation.
May 21, 2025
Technology
Trimble Intros Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for Excavator Tilt Buckets
With 3D machine guidance on a tilt bucket’s cutting edge, excavators can operate efficiently in confined spaces and create contoured landscapes.
April 23, 2025
Dozers
Liebherr's Largest Dozer, the PR 776, Gets Trimble Ready Factory Option
The dozer can now be ordered with a Trimble Earthworks base kit that includes mounting hardware, brackets and an integrated wiring harness.
April 16, 2025
Machine control
Volvo CE, Unicontrol Partner on 3D Machine Control for Excavators
The software company’s machine control technology will be installed on Volvo excavators with no additional monitors or hardware required.
April 15, 2025
Technology
Cat Command for Loading Expands to Medium Wheel Loaders
Cat 950 – 982 wheel loaders, excluding GC models, can now be remotely operated from onsite, or from hundreds of miles away.
November 19, 2024
Machine control
JCB, Leica Launch Factory-Fit 2D, 3D Excavator Machine Control Solutions
Starting this month, Intelligrade will be available on the JCB 220X tracked excavator. It will eventually roll out to the full X Series and additional regions.
March 26, 2024
Machine control
Unicontrol Intros Affordable Automatic Grade Control for Dozers
The brand-agnostic solution provides real-time 3D guidance and 6-way blade control at a lower cost.
December 19, 2023
Technology
Topcon Debuts 2D Grade Control for Compact Track Loaders
The 2D-MC system works with a box blade attachment and connects directly to the CTL’s in-cab controls.
February 7, 2023
Technology
Trimble Showcases the Autonomous Construction Site of the Future (Video)
Three machines...one operator. Check out this video of autonomous and remote-controlled machines working in unison at Dimensions.
November 15, 2022
Technology
Leica Now Offers iCON Site Machine Control for Compact Excavators
Operators can measure an area, create a design and dig to that design by using the field controller in the cab.
October 14, 2022
Autonomous
Shantui Claims ‘World’s First’ Autonomous, Unmanned Bulldozer
The machine can follow operating instructions and work autonomously with no remote operation, the Chinese manufacturer says.
August 30, 2022
Technology
Unicontrol Offers Cost-Effective Machine Control for Earthmoving Equipment
The system takes about 30 minutes to learn and is roughly half the cost of machine guidance systems currently sold in the U.S., the manufacturer says.
June 28, 2022
Autonomous
Autonomous Retrofit Startup Teleo Gets a Funding Boost, Partners with Deere Dealer
Dozers, excavators, trucks, wheel loaders and more can be run without an operator in the cab, enhancing both safety and productivity.
June 21, 2022
The Dirt
Video: Is it Time to Switch to 2D Machine Control? (Part 2) | The Dirt #30
Host of The Dirt Bryan Furnace talks with Topcon's Nick Martin in the second part of this exploration on what you can expect from 2D machine control.
July 30, 2021
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Caterpillar Reveals New Engine, Software, Cameras for Mini Excavators
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