Komatsu and EARTHBRAIN have begun sales of the jointly developed 20-ton class hydraulic excavator, the “PC200i-12 Remote System Specification,” and the corresponding remote control system, “Smart Construction Teleoperation.”

A key feature is the ability to utilize ICT construction functions such as 3D machine control and automatic rotation, which were not possible with conventional remote-controlled vehicles, as well as safety support functions such as geofencing, KomVision machine surrounding camera system, and collision detection braking system, even under remote control.

These features address challenges such as operation delays and difficulties in fine-tuning that often occur during remote operation. In addition to improving work efficiency through over-excavation prevention, rotation positioning, and automatic rotation, safety is enhanced through work area control, contact prevention, and rollover warning functions.

The monitor allows for the same operation as when operating from the machine, and by complementing operability, construction quality comparable to on-board operation is achieved.

This system demonstrates that multiple construction machines can be remotely controlled from a single remote control station, enabling construction work at sites up to 6,500 kilometers away.

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