Komatsu has combined AI with its Smart Construction Edge solution, working in partnership with Sony as part of the EarthBrain joint-venture across Komatsu, NTT Communications, Sony Semiconductor and Nomura Research Institute, to advance digitalisation in drone surveying processes.
With its latest Edge solution, Komatsu Smart Construction offers a terrain mapping tool using AI to remove obstacles, like machinery and buildings, from drone surveys, which reduces the need for manual amendments once the data has been captured.
“I’m extremely proud to launch this new version of Edge into multiple markets. At Komatsu Smart Construction we’re committed to helping professionals within our sector increase productivity to ultimately save time and money,” said Bart Vingerhoets, Senior Commercial Manager at Komatsu Smart Construction. “A major benefit of our updated Edge solution is its ability to speed up data processing from drone surveys to create a fully accurate, digital twin. When connected with the Smart Construction Dashboard solution, the 3D terrain maps available will save time spent on the jobsite and the data collected including volume, percentage of progress and location on site can be collected quickly and efficiently.”
When the main surveyor of medium-sized Belgian earthmoving company, CROES VS, went on maternity leave, the company faced challenges to maintain its surveying capabilities making it difficult to carry out its projects with the same level of precision and efficiency.
CROES VS implemented the revised Edge technology and the workload gap was seamlessly filled without the requirement of additional training or recruitment. The solution allows various team members, including the marketing manager, to take on drone surveying tasks and capture survey-grade earthmoving progress, identifying challenges and opportunities within seconds.
“Working with CROES VS has highlighted the importance of enhancing data processing speed and accuracy – serving as testament to the construction industry’s requirement of broader drone surveying adoption,” added Vingerhoets. “Adopting the use of AI within the latest version of Edge means the device can eliminate the need for Ground Control Points (GCPs) which will enhance safety and efficiency on-site and process data into 3D point Clouds without the requirement for Internet connection. The overall goal for this enhanced Edge solution is to streamline the entire process to enable seamless terrain mapping.”
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