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A fully autonomous truck is a self-driving semi-truck. Fully autonomous trucks are a part of the growing trend toward automation in the construction and transport industries. Mitchell Goldsteen, founder of eqhq.com, an online equipment platform, believes autonomous equipment will become the standard over the next decade.
Cat autonomous haul trucks moved over 1 billion tons of material last year. Haul trucks equipped with Cat MineStar Command improve performance by increasing fuel efficiency, reducing injuries, and improving tire life-span. Cat’s next MineStar Command project is a fully autonomous water truck.
Cat’s Next MineStar Command Project: A Fully Autonomous Water Truck. The next step in their goal to create a fully autonomous mine project is an autonomous water truck. The capabilities and features demonstrated by the autonomous water truck include:
- Water Pumping
- Payload Management
- On-demand Remote Control
- Real-time Telematics Data
- Dust Control Management
- Remote Management can be contacted to report on Water Supply and Distribution.
- Service-based offering (by asset or site) with flexible technology levels to meet project needs
- Splash Guards
- Fill Chute
- Rock Ejectors
- Access to fill and maintenance conveniently
Right now, it’s being tested at the Gudai-Darri mine in Australia. But soon, this machine will be able to run 24/7 without a driver or operator.
What Is A Fully Autonomous Truck
It’s a vehicle designed to operate independently without a driver or operator. We’re talking about trucks that can drive themselves with no human intervention. These vehicles are equipped with multiple sensors to see their surroundings and respond appropriately to obstacles and traffic signals.
Mitchell Goldsteen says, autonomous trucks use radar systems and GPS signals to navigate roads and map their destinations and use advanced computer systems to process information, make decisions, and safely drive themselves through their environment. They’re not something you’ll find cruising down your neighborhood streets just yet, but they’re being actively tested by some of the world’s biggest transportation companies.
What Is Cat’s MineStar Command
Caterpillar brand Cat® MineStar Command is an integrated mine-wide suite of equipment management solutions that enable customers to monitor and manage every aspect of their mine operations.
The goal of MineStar Command is to enable customers to optimize the performance of their assets, improve productivity and safety, and reduce operational costs. This is achieved by allowing operators to make better decisions in real-time.
Why Are They Great For the Mining Industry?
The autonomous water truck has many benefits for the mining industry.
In addition, these trucks will have increased fuel efficiency due to their ability to monitor and control fluids such as oil pressure, coolant temperature, and transmission fluid level. The result – less downtime for repairs and maintenance, saving time and money!
Autonomous Water Trucks are also fantastic because they don’t require any additional training or driver licenses like other vehicles do—just programming skills! That’s right – you can program them yourself if you want! What’s more convenient than that?
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