How do you feel about LiDAR and autonomous features showing up in heavy equipment?

Sawdust123

Sawdust123

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Hi everyone,

With Caterpillar now partnering with Luminar to integrate LiDAR sensors into dozers and haulers, it looks like automation is gaining serious ground. Some say it's a game changer for safety and efficiency, while others think it's more hype than help, especially on busy, unpredictable job sites. Have any of you used semi-autonomous or sensor-assisted machines yet? Curious to hear if you think this tech is the future or just another expensive gimmick.

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It’s wild how far we’ve come, LiDAR in dozers felt sci-fi a few years ago! The data these systems collect is insane: down to centimeter-level precision for grading. I haven’t run full autonomy yet, but assist features like grade control and obstacle detection are already cutting rework and downtime. I think it’s less about replacing operators and more about boosting their game. Anyone here tested it in tighter or cluttered sites yet? Curious how it handles unpredictability.
 
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