Arnold NextG Blogspot: Drive-by-Wire in Construction: The Future of Efficiency and Safety

The construction industry is evolving rapidly, driven by labor shortages, rising safety demands, and the need for increased automation. Drive-by-Wire technology, powered by NX NextMotion and Safety-by-Wire®, enables autonomous and teleoperated construction vehicles, creating safer and more productive job sites.

From the U.S. to Europe, Australia, and Asia, major heavy equipment manufacturers and construction firms are deploying automated machinery to improve efficiency and minimize worker exposure to dangerous environments.

How Automation is Reshaping Construction

Autonomous Earthmoving & Material Handling
Caterpillar (USA), Komatsu (Japan), and Volvo CE (Sweden) are leading the industry with autonomous dozers, excavators, and haulers. These machines are already in use on large infrastructure projects, reducing fuel consumption, optimizing workflows, and enhancing job site safety.

Teleoperated Heavy Equipment for Hazardous Environments
Construction sites with unstable terrain, demolition risks, or extreme weather conditions now use remote-controlled machinery. John Deere (USA) and Liebherr (Germany) are integrating Drive-by-Wire and remote operation features into bulldozers and cranes, allowing workers to operate heavy equipment from a safe distance.

AI-Enhanced Machine Operations & Site Monitoring

Advanced AI-based site monitoring is revolutionizing construction, supporting autonomous and semi-autonomous machinery. DuxAlpha by Arnold NextG (Germany) provides real-time terrain analysis and risk detection, allowing construction vehicles to adapt to changing conditions and optimize operations. In the U.S., companies like Trimble and Leica Geosystems offer similar technology to improve precision and reduce human intervention.

Force Feedback: Precision & Control in Remote Operation

The remote control of construction machinery requires a high level of precision. Force Feedback technology allows operators to "feel" the terrain and resistance, improving control:

  • Precision: Operators receive real-time resistance feedback, enabling delicate work when grading or digging.
  • Safety: Immediate feedback warns of unstable areas, reducing accident risks.
  • Ergonomics: Less strain and fatigue make remote operation just as intuitive as manual driving.

By integrating Force Feedback with NX NextMotion, teleoperated construction machinery becomes safer, more precise, and easier to use.

US & Global Regulations: Why Drive-by-Wire is the Future

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is enforcing increasingly strict safety regulations for construction sites, driving demand for automated and remote-controlled machinery. In Europe and Australia, regulations on workplace safety and emission reduction are accelerating the adoption of Drive-by-Wire technology.

With NX NextMotion’s Drive-by-Wire technology, construction companies can:

  • Improve worker safety by removing operators from hazardous areas
  • Comply with U.S. and international safety standards
  • Increase efficiency with autonomous and remote-controlled machines

Want to revolutionize your construction site with Drive-by-Wire?

 

Über die Arnold NextG GmbH

Arnold NextG realizes the safety-by-wire® technology of tomorrow: The multi-redundant central control unit NX NextMotion enables a fail-safe and individual implementation, independent of the vehicle platform and unique worldwide. The system can be used to safely implement autonomous vehicle concepts in accordance with the latest hardware, software and safety standards, as well as remote control, teleoperation or platooning solutions. As an independent pre-developer, incubator and system supplier, Arnold NextG takes care of planning and implementation – from vision to road approval. With the road approval of NX NextMotion, we are setting the global drive-by-wire standard. www.arnoldnextg.com

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http://www.arnoldnextg.de

Ansprechpartner:
Mathias Koch
Head of Vice President Business and Corporate Development
E-Mail: mathias.koch@arnoldnextg.de
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