Robot excavator operates alone for 24 hours

Mike Hayes Consultant Editor, Construction Europe / KHL Content Studio

14 July 2021

A robotic excavator has been tested in real-world construction scenarios, working continuously for more than 24 hours.

The autonomous excavator system (AES) was developed by researchers from Baidu Research Robotics, Auto-Driving Lab (RAL) and the University of Maryland, who say the technology allows the machine to perform on a par with an experienced human operator, working without intervention for long periods.

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