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Hitachi takes leap with remote-controlled ultra-large excavator trial – Australian Mining
Hitachi Construction Machinery plans to develop remote-controlled autonomous ultra-large hydraulic excavators to improve safety and productivity.
The EX3600-7 excavator. Image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Hitachi Construction Machinery plans to run verification tests to develop remote-controlled autonomous ultra-large hydraulic excavators.
This will commence at an Australian mine starting July next year.
Some part of the excavation and loading operation will be automated to allow a single remote operator to operate multiple ultra-large hydraulic excavators.
This will eventually realise the ultra-large hydraulic excavators with auto…
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