Kumagai Gumi demonstrated the autonomous operation of 2 articulated dump trucks using AI virtual signal control. The initiative to operate 3 vehicles in total with 1 person was introduced.
Kumagai Gumi is demonstrating the autonomous operation of articulated dump trucks using AI-based virtual signal control technology. The initiative aims to advance vehicle control and promote automation at worksites.
At present, autonomous operation covers 2 dump trucks, with 3 vehicles in total operated by 1 person. The initiative is intended to improve operational efficiency and ensure safety at worksites as work automation advances.
The demonstration is being conducted under the i-Construction 2.0 framework and is positioned as an example of applying advanced technology at worksites.