Piloting a fighter jet, removing a brain tumor, programing a particle accelerator, and operting a hydraulic excavator all require a high level of skill. Quick thinking, eye-hand coordination, and planning for the next move are all required for safe execution.
When it comes to heavy equipment operation, excavator operators are in their own league. The machine itself is very dynamic, and the work being performed isn't directly underneath the operator as it with bulldozers and motor graders. It can be anywhere within the boom's reach and sometimes the work being performed is underwater.
In the deadline-driven world that contractors live in, the excavator operator is expected to contribute to increased productivity, minimal or no rework, and accurate results. To safely deliver both higher production and increased accuracy, contractors are looking to technology for answers.
GPS Excavator Control
Newer, more sophisticated excavators are being produced by heavy equipment manufacturers. Of keen interest to many earthmoving contractors is the use of GPS-based grade control systems. |
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