KOMATSU has combined Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernise its Smart Construction Edge solution, in partnership with tech giant Sony as part of the EarthBrain joint venture across Komatsu, NTT Communications, Sony Semiconductor and Nomura Research Institute, to champion digitalisation and advancement in drone surveying processes.
The Edge solution is described as a ‘unique’ device that works to enable both experts and beginners to perform accurate drone surveys and process drone flights into point clouds. The EarthBrain partnership works to optimise the construction processes through digital transformation to ‘maximise productivity, improve worksite safety and environmental sustainability’.
With its latest Edge evolution, Komatsu Smart Construction now offers a terrain mapping tool utilising AI to remove obstacles – such as machinery and buildings – from drone surveys, reducing the need for manual amendments once the data has been captured.
Bart Vingerhoets, senior commercial manager at Komatsu Smart Construction, said, “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.
“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.”
The updated Edge solution was unveiled at Intermat earlier this year and is now available across multiple European markets including the UK.
