Kawasaki Heavy Industries has developed an autonomous excavation system for excavators that promises to transform the construction and civil engineering industry . This breakthrough enables trenching to be carried out completely autonomously, a task that traditionally requires human operators.
How does the autonomous excavation system work?
The system is based on a controller mounted on the excavator, which plans excavation movements using 3D design data and ground measurements obtained through LiDAR . Thanks to this advanced technology, the excavator can autonomously perform trenching, tasks such as loading into dump trucks, soil leveling and compaction.
[post_relacionado]One of the outstanding features of this system is its ability to adapt to different terrain conditions. It uses technologies such as RTK-GNSS and IMU to ensure millimetre-level accuracy in the orientation and positioning of the excavator, allowing for efficient operation even in difficult terrain.
Kawasaki responds to labor shortage
The shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry and the growing demand for higher productivity and safer working conditions are factors driving the need for autonomous solutions . With this system, Kawasaki seeks to improve excavation efficiency and reduce dependence on operators, while optimizing available human resources.
The company continues to develop this technology to ensure its viability in various working environments, representing an innovative solution to current challenges in construction and civil engineering.
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