This week I headed over to Las Vegas to the CES show with Hyundai. I operated a machine through a simulator and seen what could be the future of construction! Thank you to Hyundai for another amazing opportunity.
Future Xite overview
The Future of construction is on display at CES, with HD Hyundai showing off advances in autonomy, movement and utilisation.
This autonomous 4.5 metre excavator is cab-less.
This is because it can be controlled remotely or work on its own, meaning operators can be out of harm’s way on high risk sites.
Each crawler track is independent so the machine can adapt to the landscape and keep traction. The machine has a built in tilt rotator and an auto-balancing counterweight.
Keeping utilisation rates high makes for more efficient and cleaner work sites. Software will be able to define which machines are required on sites and what they need to be doing, so the fleet is being used as effectively as possible. This undercarriage is detachable, so you can simply put another kind of upper body right onto it.
The future of construction machines is right here, and I can’t wait to see it on a real life site!
Twin Xite overview
Working “off-site” will be a common thing in future, and safety is the main reason. To prepare, HD Hyundai has developed lots of technology to support customers and keep people safe.
Using VR, we’ll be able to operate the latest machines, and at the show, we can experience what Hyundai thinks future work sites will look like - whether on ground, under ground, or even under water!
Here, I’m driving a real wheel loader based out here in America, using this simulator. This has real safety benefits and it finally means I might be able to “work from home”!
Using AI, even someone who had never driven a machine could be nearly as productive as me…
More safety technology is included, like the next generation camera and sensor system, SAVM. This Smart Around Vision Monitoring detects people and objects, and can automatically slow or stop the machine to respond. This feature has just won a CES Innovation Award!
And new for 2024, a “transparent bucket” on wheel loaders - cameras which fill in the blind spots that your bucket creates, helping you avoid people and objects.
Finally, monitoring the whole fleet is made easy thanks to smart dashboards. They share insights on uptime, useage, and help you make decisions that will improve your profits .
We can see an example here, but for marine applications. OceanWise is a technology developed to ensure big ships can arrive at the perfect time to dock and offload its cargo, minimising emissions created by waiting around. It also provides automated maintenance and refuelling based on the data it collects.
The ‘Twin’ site concept makes a lot of sense, and HD Hyundai is proving itself as a Future Builder.
Zero Xite overview
Zero emission technology in construction is a huge trend right now and as a Future Builder, HD Hyundai has the solutions we need for 2024 and beyond.
I’ve had the chance to try HD Hyundai’s electric mini digger, but since then, the company has developed more ways to generate and distribute the electricity needed on site to keep them running.
This foldable solar tower will supply power to EVs on site through an integrated charging station. Charging robots will also deliver power directly to machines.
Hydrogen is a huge focus for the company…specifically, how to make and distribute this fuel. As the world’s largest shipbuilder, Hyundai is best-placed to make a success of this technology in the real world.
Through a cutting edge fuel cell power station, Hydrogen transported on its ships will be converted into electricity using an environmentally friendly, efficient process.
21 янв 2024
