Komatsu’s autonomous haul trucks have chalked up a significant number of hours on the road
Ten Komatsu autonomous haul trucks have achieved a benchmark of 100,000 autonomous operating hours each – an industry first, the company says
Komatsu’s worldwide autonomous fleet consists of 750 haul trucks, with the company saying its customers have hauled more than 10 billion metric tonnes of material without a driver in the cabin.
Having launched the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System [AHS] in 2008, Komatsu says it was the world’s first commercial application of an AHS.
“Since paving the way with the first commercial autonomous haulage operation in the marketplace 17 years ago, Komatsu is proud to continue being an industry leader in autonomy,” Komatsu Autonomous Systems business development manager Martin Cavassa says.
“Our highly skilled AHS team comprises of application and technical experts, as well as training and support specialists who possess in-depth knowledge and expertise.
“In every engagement, we bring that expertise to the table to help our customers achieve all the value that FrontRunner can deliver to their operations.”
Customers who have adopted Komatsu’s AHS have improved their safety practices, productivity and reduced costs. In addition to this, they have seen improvements in tyre and brake life and reductions in overall maintenance, the company says.
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