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Hiring, training, and retaining skilled operators is increasingly challenging. Learning and becoming proficient on automated systems is easier and much faster than on non-automated systems. Photo: Trimble

Seeking machine control ubiquity

November 4, 2022

As machine control for construction progresses steadily toward autonomy, its impact and value continue to increase beyond conventional ROI considerations.

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This article is tagged with 3D, automation, autonomy, connectivity, construction, excavation, GNSS receivers, grade control, machine automation, machine control, sustainability and posted in Featured Stories, From the Magazine, Machine Control/Ag

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Unmanned and AI: Indy Challenge takes autonomous to big track

November 17, 2021

The Indy Autonomous Challenge has shown advancement in the technology of unmanned vehicles, which could lead to autonomous cars on our roads.

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This article is tagged with AI, automation, autonomous vehicles, GNSS, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, self-driving, Technical University of Munich, unmanned vehicles and posted in Opinions, Transportation, UAV/UGV

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The surveyor and augmented reality – ready for the future

September 1, 2021

The surveying profession has experienced a plethora of advancing technology over the past two decades and it does not look like there will be a slowdown any time soon.

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This article is tagged with augmented reality, automation, earthquake, geospatial profession, hurricane, infrastructure, natural disasters, smartphone app, Survey Scene, survey technology, surveyors, Tim Burch, virtual reality and posted in Featured Stories, Opinions, Survey

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Quectel unveils 5G NR modules for commercial use of 5G SA devices

May 24, 2021

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global supplier of modules for the internet of things (IoT), has announced the release […]

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This article is tagged with automation, construction, intelligent manufacturing, internet of things, IoT modem, mining, precision agriculture, Qualcomm 315 5G, Quectel Wireless Solutions, RG500S, RM500S, robotics and posted in Latest News, Mobile, OEM

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Robots emerge from stealth: Locata’s PNT orbs provide port guidance

January 5, 2021

Positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) orbs guide 50-ton robots carrying containers at the Ports of Auckland. In a […]

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This article is tagged with A-STRAD, alternative PNT, Australian company, automation, cargo shipping, critical infrastructure, Konecranes, Locata, LocataLites, New Zealand, Ports of Auckland, shipping container, shipping cranes, straddle carriers and posted in Featured Stories, From the Magazine, Machine Control/Ag

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Automated shipping moves containers with Locata

January 29, 2020

At ION GNSS+ in September, I met with Nunzio Gambale and Paul Benshoeff of Locata. They were excited […]

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This article is tagged with Amazing Places, Auckland, automation, Locata, New Zealand, shipping, straddle carriers, Tom Scott and posted in Latest News, Opinions, Transportation

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Septentrio launches AsteRx-i S GNSS+IMU receiver

August 27, 2018

GNSS receiver manufacturer Septentrio has added the AsteRx-i S to its GNSS/INS product portfolio. The AsteRx-i S combines […]

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This article is tagged with AsteRx-i S, automation, Francesca Clemente, GNSS, GNSS receiver, INS, logistics, robotics, Septentrio, UAS photogrammetry and posted in Featured Stories, Latest News, Product Showcase, UAV/UGV