While it may sound intimidating to operate large construction equipment remotely, a business is revolutionizing the sector with its semi-autonomous technology.
Tomahawk, a Florida-based contractor, stands among the early adopters of Teleo’s remote control technology. Utilizing Teleo’s innovation, Tomahawk’s operators can now manage trucks and excavators remotely, a practice showcased during the construction of a housing development in Naples, Florida. Remarkably, operators stationed 45 miles away in Fort Myers can control multiple vehicles simultaneously, streamlining operations and reducing the need for on-site personnel.
In the wake of the labour crisis, Tomahawk owner Scott Lyons notes the importance of this development, saying, “We have just had a hard time getting people into haul trucks.” This view is consistent with an industry trend that is becoming increasingly rare: skilled drivers and operators.
Technically speaking, Teleo’s system is incredible. Situated within equipment similar to a flight simulator, operators command many vehicles using an intricate configuration consisting of displays, a control panel, and a joystick. As evidence of the system’s effectiveness, Tomahawk operator Max Bogacz says, “I am the first operator in the world to run multiple articulated dump trucks at once.” From a comfortable chair in a cool room miles away, he easily fulfils his responsibilities, from digging up dirt to transporting it away.
Teleo’s technical adaptability presents exciting opportunities to improve job speed and efficiency in various applications. This innovation’s trajectory promises to completely change how construction activities are carried out, resulting in a level of productivity and accuracy never seen before.