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Machine control
Komatsu says Proactive Dozing Control “Closes the Skill Gap”. But what is it?
Komatsu has introduced a new grade control technology for dozers that it says can be used 100 percent of the time, unlike other grade control systems which are typically only used for finish grading. In this video we break down how the system works and why Komatsu says it “closes the skill gap” between experienced […]
December 23, 2019
Robotics
Spot the robot ‘dog’ could one day scan jobsites, do layouts and maintain machines if Trimble, Hilti, Boston Dynamics collaboration succeeds
People and dogs have enjoyed mutually beneficial relationships since the dawn of time. And now there’s a new breed of dog that’s eager to help you on your construction sites. His name is Spot and he’s a Boston Dynamics robot. In this collaboration, Boston Dynamics engineered the carrier vehicle, while Trimble and Hilti provide a […]
December 16, 2019
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Machine control
Bobcat unveils iPhone/iPad remote control, bringing drone-like operation to skid steers, CTLs
Quick two-person jobs can be handled by a single operator, and operators can avoid repeated trips in and out of the cab.
September 20, 2019
Autonomous
Komatsu adds to its autonomous hauler fleet with big 930E-5 deployment in Australia
With the deployment of 41 new 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks, Komatsu will soon have 250 autonomous trucks in service around the world. The upcoming deployment of trucks will take place at BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine in Western Australia. Komatsu’s executive general manager of mining for Australia, Leo Kaloglou, says of the 250 deployed […]
September 16, 2019
Autonomous
Daimler, Torc Robotics to begin testing autonomous Class 8 trucks on public roads
Daimler Truck North America, makers of the Freightliner and Western Star brands of heavy trucks, says its Torc Robotics team is ready to move development and testing of autonomous trucks to public roads in Virginia. Developed by Torc, part of Daimler’s new Autonomous Technology Group, the trucks are equipped with autonomous driving technology that meets […]
September 11, 2019
Machine control
Komatsu unveils Proactive Dozing Control, dozer machine control that can be used “100% of the time”
Komatsu has upped the ante in machine control—again. Six years after the company became the first equipment OEM to bring a fully-integrated machine control system for dozers to market, called intelligent Machine Control, Komatsu is back with an update that is “far more advanced” than other systems on the market today, says Derek Morris marketing […]
August 15, 2019
How to do Everything Better
A quick primer on using GPS in construction
The GPS you get in your car is accurate down to about 10 meters. How then can you get a dozer, excavator, rover or survey instrument to record GPS points down to within a few centimeters? The secret is in the base station for the site. This is set up on a surveyed and known […]
July 29, 2019
Class 7-8
With new driver-assist features for heavy trucks, ZF has big plans for automating commercial vehicles in NA
ZF is making a push for broader brand awareness and higher market share for electrification and automation in North America. Details here on Equipment World.
June 19, 2019
Machine control
Deere intros 470G LC with factory-equipped grade guidance
The guidance system shows the bucket’s cutting edge with respect to a 2D or 3D design surface and will now be factory equipped on the Deere 470G LC excavator.
June 12, 2019
Machine control
Trimble’s latest version of Earthworks Grade Control includes support for tiltrotators, drone terrain mapping
The latest program controls the boom and bucket of the excavator and the tilt angle of the attachment while the operator controls the tiltrotator. Details here.
May 29, 2019
Machine control
Trimble’s new Earthworks Go 2D machine control uses your phone as the in-cab display
The system is built for skid steers and compact track loaders running Caterpillar or Bobcat grading attachments. Details here on Equipment World.
May 22, 2019
Machine control
Topcon intros Pavelink cloud-based paving logistics software alongside new jobsite tools
Some big news from Topcon’s booth at the recent Bauma trade show in Germany was the introduction of its paving application, Pavelink. This cloud-based system connects everybody in the paving logistics chain from the asphalt plant to the truck drivers, site supervisors, equipment operators and office personnel in real time throughout the paving process. “Paving […]
May 21, 2019
Machine control
Topcon launches full auto-dig for excavators, version 2.0 of Sitelink3D jobsite monitoring system
For excavators, a new edition of Topcon’s 3D modular control system, the X-53x automatic, adds hydraulic control for fully automated digging while otherwise using the same components from the original system. The new system, announced at the recent Bauma show in Germany, is designed to be easily upgradeable from the 2D and 3D systems. “We are using […]
May 17, 2019
Autonomous
Built Robotics brings full autonomy to dozers, excavators with aftermarket kit
After unveiling a fully autonomous compact track loader in 2017 and proving that the machine could work on jobsites, earthmoving contractors started to reach out to Built Robotics with interest of how the company’s technology could make their lives easier. Built founder and CEO Noah Ready-Campbell says the interest came as a natural point of […]
May 10, 2019
Machine control
Topcon upgrades 3D MC Max for 4-way dozers, improves blade wear calibration and accuracy
Topcon has upgraded its dozer control system to support four-way pusher bulldozers and a third IMU for improved performance. Learn more on Equipment World.
April 8, 2019
Machine control
The feature that makes Deere’s SmartGrade machine control for graders so unique
The mastless grade control system removes expensive equipment from vulnerable positions. Learn more about the machine control right here on Equipment World.
March 22, 2019
Machine control
With intelligent excavators ruling the marketplace, here’s how to find machine controls that match your needs
In the early days of machine control the customer had two options: take it or leave it. When manufacturers started bundling basic packages as standard equipment, the “leave it” option started to fade away. The early-adopter contractors heralded the arrival of machine control as the best thing since hydraulics, but many felt it was costly […]
March 18, 2019
Machine control
Hitachi intros Grade Guidance system for excavators
Hitachi has introduced a new machine control system for excavators developed with Topcon. The company calls Hitachi Grade Guidance a “one-stop shop solution” for grade guidance, offering fingertip control and real-time distance-to-grade indication on everything from trenching and shaping ditches to slopes and digging foundations. “Instead of spending time on the guesswork that goes into […]
March 12, 2019
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