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Application of Design Aspects in Uniaxial Loading Machine Development

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An autonomous excavator system for material loading tasks.

Liangjun Zhang¹, Jinxin Zhao², Pinxin Long³

¹Baidu USA, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA. liangjunzhang@baidu.com.

Science Robotics

|July 1, 2021

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An autonomous excavator system (AES) enables safe and efficient material handling in challenging environments. This advanced system achieves 24-hour continuous operation, matching human operator performance in mining and construction.

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Area of Science:

Robotics and Automation
Artificial Intelligence in Construction

Background:

Excavators are crucial for material handling in unstructured mining and construction environments.
Real-world operation poses risks due to extreme conditions, leading to injuries and fatalities.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an autonomous excavator system (AES) for material loading tasks.
To enhance safety and efficiency in hazardous excavation operations.

Main Methods:

A multimodal perception system fusing LiDAR, cameras, and advanced image processing.
Hierarchical task and motion planning integrating learning-based and optimization methods.
Integration of perception, planning, and control modules for robust operation.

Main Results:

AES demonstrated efficient and autonomous handling across diverse scenarios like material loading, waste handling, and trenching.
The system achieved 24 hours of continuous operation per intervention.
Material handling rates comparable to experienced human operators were observed.

Conclusions:

The developed autonomous excavator system offers a robust solution for material handling in challenging environments.
AES significantly improves operational efficiency and safety in mining and construction.
The system's performance is comparable to human operators, paving the way for wider adoption.