Trimble's autonomous roller test
Trimble has tested its autonomous technology on a smooth-drummed vibratory roller on a live job site in Canada.
Construction Equipment's Frank Raczon talked with Kevin Andrews, Trimble's director of autonomy, and Cameron Clark, the company's earthmoving industry director, about the results.
The Dynapac roller worked on a dam project in British Columbia alongside manned rollers. Data was uploaded into Trimble Earthworks to gauge progress and success on the project. Andrews and Cameron talk about their findings and what may be next for Trimble's go at the technology.
About the Author
Frank Raczon
Frank Raczon has covered and influenced the equipment industry for 35 years, including 15 years as senior editor of Construction Equipment, and marketing, advertising, and public relations work with the industry's top manufacturers. In addition to authoring "Caterpillar: Modern Earthmoving Marvels" (Motorbooks, 2015), he has won numerous awards in his career, highlighted by nods from the Construction Writers Association, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the Business Marketing Association, and BtoB magazine. Raczon has also won a number of awards from publishing peer groups such as ASBPE and TABPI.