Talk:Automation in construction

Since 2017, tech companies have developed autonomous or semi-autonomous retrofit kits that can be installed on existing construction machinery. Examples include Bedrock Robotics, Built Robotics, and SafeAI, which develop sensor and software systems that enable excavators and other earthmoving machines to operate with varying degrees of autonomy.^[1][2][3]

Major equipment manufacturers have also introduced autonomous capabilities: Caterpillar Inc. and John Deere have developed autonomous or semi-autonomous systems for construction and mining equipment, including haul trucks and earthmoving machines.^[4][5]

Since 2017, tech companies have developed autonomous or semi-autonomous retrofit kits that can be installed on existing construction machinery. Examples include Bedrock Robotics, [[Built Robotics]], and SafeAI, which develop sensor and software systems that enable excavators and other earthmoving machines to operate with varying degrees of autonomy.<ref name="ENR_2025">{{cite web |last=Yoders |first=Jeff |date=December 12, 2025 |title=Bedrock Robotics Moves Earth With Autonomous Excavators |url=https://www.enr.com/articles/62211-bedrock-robotics-moves-earth-with-autonomous-excavators |website=Engineering News-Record |access-date=9 March 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Levy |first=Ari |date=October 19, 2017 |title=This ex-Googler is bringing self-driving excavators to construction sites |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/18/built-robotics-raises-15-million-from-nea-for-autonomous-construction.html |work=CNBC |access-date=9 March 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kolodny |first=Lora |date=June 22, 2021 |title=Why driverless tech works for mining and construction but robotaxis aren’t ready, according to SafeAI CEO |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/22/safeai-raises-21-million-to-build-smart-vehicles-for-heavy-industry.html |work=CNBC |access-date=9 March 2026 }}</ref>

Major equipment manufacturers have also introduced autonomous capabilities: [[Caterpillar]] and [[John Deere]] have developed autonomous or semi-autonomous systems for construction and mining equipment, including haul trucks and earthmoving machines.<ref>{{cite web |last=Waldschmidt |first=Jordanne |date=May 24, 2022 |title=Cat Autonomous Mining Truck Navigates an Obstacle Course Filled with Glassware, Breaks Nothing |url=https://www.equipmentworld.com/construction-equipment/video/15292429/caterpillar-autonomous-mining-truck-navigates-obstacle-course |website=Equipment World |access-date=9 March 2026 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Sutton |first=Rod |date=January 6, 2025 |title=John Deere Autonomous ADT |url=https://www.constructionequipment.com/earthmoving/video/55252998/john-deere-autonomous-adt |website=Construction Equipment |access-date=9 March 2026 }}</ref>