Smart Machines, Automation & Robotics
Jason Conklin, Caterpillar senior vice president for Global Construction and Infrastructure, talks to Andy Brown about electric power, automation and sustainability
AI might replace some jobs in the construction industry, but could it also create new jobs and opportunities as the industry evolves?
How one aerospace systems developer aims to increase productivity and reduce danger and repetition in construction
Three new systems aim to combine human-like instinct and dexterity with a machine’s power and endurance to keep workers out of harm’s way while performing dangerous work
Hexagon’s Autonomous Construction Tech Outlook says 79% of respondents will be investing more in autonomous technology in the next three years
As more construction companies look to automate tasks to relieve the pressures of a labor shortage, advances in robotics could help in numerous ways
Formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, the new brand remains centered on its stable of orange machines, but now also features its new Concept-X2 autonomous equipment
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Measures of construction activity and contractor confidence suggest a big rebound
Adaptive engine-speed control, custom power-train modes, auto wheel-torque control and more can improve profitability
As the technology advanced in the 90s, acceptance was rapid because users immediately saw the value and ease with which is works
Caterpillar’s standard Autodig and Auto Set Tires functions automate filling the bucket to consistently fill buckets better
New Cat GB120 and GB124 Smart Dozer Blade for skid steers puts an operator-enhancing 6-way dozer with Stable Blade and Slope Assist on your compact loader
This video shows ‘Atlas,’ a human-shaped robot helping to advance robotics for practical purposes, offering valuable help to a co-worker at the top of multi-story scaffolding
Collision Mitigation System assists operators while working in reverse and automatically applies service brakes when a wheel loader approaches any obstacle

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