Tag: heavy
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Teleo launches autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, reports orders for 42 machines already
Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, says Florida-based Tomahawk Construction will become the first customer to deploy its autonomous capabilities on an active job site. Tomahawk Construction’s articulated dump trucks will be able to use autonomous functions to move material to build a residential community in Naples, FL starting in December.…
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Single vs Heavy Duty Dual Wheel Casters: A Comparative Analysis
In industrial equipment mobility, the debate between single-wheel casters and heavy-duty dual wheel casters has been a topic of discussion among experts. Choosing between these two types of casters goes beyond appearance. It can significantly affect your equipment’s efficiency, safety, and overall performance.
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Omron launches new ‘high-performance’ collaborative robot for heavy payloads
Omron, a provider of industrial automation solutions, has launched its new Omron TM20 collaborative robot with a payload of 20 kg. The new cobot is ideal for tasks such as palletizing, machine tending and material handling. Whilst managing heavy payloads, the Omron TM20 has a small footprint and a reach of 1,3 meters. The Omron…
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Polymath Robotics and Hard-Line unveil autonomous bulldozer for construction industry
Polymath Robotics and Hard-Line are proud to announce their collaboration on a solution for autonomous dozing. In line with this collaboration, Hard-Line has been added to Polymath’s network of hardware integration partners, and Polymath has joined Hard-Line’s software integration ecosystem. Hard-Line is a leading supplier of automation, teleoperation, and remote-control technology. No matter what type,…
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SafeAI raises $38 million funding to develop autonomous heavy equipment
SafeAI, a developer of autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, has raised $38 million in its Series B round of funding with key investors including Builders VC, McKinley Management, George Kaiser Family Foundation, and Energy Innovation Capital. Additionally, Moog Inc joined the round as a strategic investor. SafeAI retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware…
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Pony.ai and SANY to mass produce autonomous trucks
Pony.ai, an autonomous driving technology company, has formed a strategic joint venture with SANY Heavy Truck, a subsidiary of SANY Heavy Industry, a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer and the third largest heavy equipment manufacturer globally. Pony.ai and SANY say they will collaborate to create a “world-leading autonomous truck brand”. The two companies say they will…
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SafeAI, Siemens and Obayashi collaborate to develop retrofitted autonomous, zero emission, off-road heavy vehicles
SafeAI, a developer of autonomous heavy equipment, is collaborating with Siemens to create an autonomous, zero emission heavy vehicle fleet for Obayashi Corporation. SafeAI and Siemens will work with Obayashi Corporation, a Japan-based global leader in construction, to create smarter, safer, more sustainable and productive construction sites. SafeAI and Obayashi originally announced their partnership in…
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Danfoss and RISE Robotics collaborate on new innovation to ‘accelerate electrification of heavy machinery’
Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE Robotics have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly validate and test a key innovation that has the potential to transform the heavy machinery market through electrification. Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, and RISE Robotics, a leading zero-emission heavy…
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Fanuc launches new 1,000 kg payload industrial robotic arm
Fanuc America, the world’s largest maker of industrial robots, has introduced the new M-1000iA robot capable of handling very heavy products including automotive components, construction materials and battery packs for electric vehicles. The M-1000iA’s serial-link construction gives the robot a wider range of motion in every direction. It can extend its arm upright or rotate…
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SafeAI releases ‘first operating system purpose-built for autonomous heavy equipment’
SafeAI, a developer of software for autonomous heavy equipment, has released its SafeAI Autonomous Framework, which the company claims is “the first operating system built specifically for autonomous heavy equipment”. The company says that, with the SAF, companies can use both SafeAI’s infrastructure and industry expertise to accelerate their autonomous application development and create safer,…