Autonomous Trucks
The construction equipment industry is facing the challenges of embracing autonomous operation. Caterpillar continued to pioneer autonomous technology and focused on developing the building blocks needed for automation, such as improved GPS and on-board monitoring systems. The construction sector presents unique engineering challenges for autonomous vehicles, including user skepticism and developing artificial intelligence that can handle unforeseen situations. The construction sector has diverse vehicles with different roles, making automation prospects challenging to generalize. While significant progress has been made in autonomous technology for construction equipment, widespread adoption across the sector remains uncertain.