Tag: artificial intelligence

Roadbuilding

Tech startup using artificial intelligence to detect bridge flaws

A technology startup company based in New York and Israel has begun deploying artificial intelligence to find flaws in bridges and tunnels long before a collapse occurs. Dynamic Infrastructure aims to create “medical records” for bridges, tunnels and elevated highways. Using images captured by smartphone, drones and laser scanning, the company says it can compare images […]

December 4, 2019

Dealers

AED: Equipment dealers need to prepare for transition to service-based business model, develop equipment technician of the future

Executive director of CAVCOE says a dealer’s business model will change as equipment changes and as both manufacturers/customers move towards the service model.

February 7, 2019

Autonomous

In industry first, Komatsu autonomous mining trucks now qualified to run on LTE

The mining industry’s first autonomous haulage system will run on private LTE mobile broadband technology that's more reliable, secure and has higher capacity.

January 29, 2019

Technology

Trimble launches AI-powered load scale on Hitachi wheel loaders

Trimble says the system uses AI for more efficient loading. Trimble also joined with Hitachi to bring its weighing system to Hitachi's wheel loaders. More here.

October 31, 2018

Technology

Plans progress on Oracle’s “smart lab for the construction site of tomorrow”

Plans for Oracle Construction and Engineering's smart lab for construction are moving through the approval process. Get more details here on Equipment World.

October 4, 2018

Technology

Komatsu brings artificial intelligence to heavy equipment with NVIDIA-powered cameras

Komatsu wants to bring artificial intelligence to construction sites to boost safety and productivity and it’s working with a company primarily known for video games to do it. Komatsu and graphics processing unit (GPU) manufacturer NVIDIA have announced a partnership to develop construction AI solutions for the jobsite by deploying intelligent cameras. On these jobsites, […]

December 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

Atlanta creates Smart Corridor to improve traffic, prepare for driverless vehicles

Atlanta has launched its new North Avenue Smart Corridor, equipping 18 intersections with advanced technology designed to improve vehicle, transit, bike and pedestrian flow and safety, and help pave the way for autonomous vehicles. The technology includes adaptive signal systems using artificial intelligence to eliminate stops and reduce wait times by 25 percent without […]

September 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Gaming meets real-life racing with Anki Drive

If you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift for a gamer or car enthusiast, startup company Anki may have your solution. Released in October, Anki Drive is a game that combines a miniature race track with a video game. [youtube vXINC6xau64 nolink] Autoweek reports that the game “uses artificial-intelligence-equipped robotic cars on a rollout track […]

December 20, 2013