Hyundai demonstrates technology leadership at bauma
Hyundai Construction Equipment will give visitors an interactive opportunity to experience a Future Zone within its stand at this year’s Bauma exhibition in Munich. The zone, known as the Hyundai Connect Experience, will demonstrate a range of advanced innovative technologies, that will boost uptime, increase productivity and drive safety on the construction sites of tomorrow. The interactive display will combine technologies developed by the South Korean manufacturer, alongside those created in cooperation with industry partners...
The Hyundai Connect Experience will include:
- Hi SITE construction site management using digital analysis and visualisation
- Hi ASSIST machine guidance and control systems to increase productivity
- Hi DETECT site safety and operative protection
- Hi CARE real-time diagnostics and preventative maintenance
Hi SITE
Hyundai’s Hi SITE system is a construction site management tool, using Hyundai Group’s XiteCloud to power digital analysis and visualisation of projects. The system takes inputs from a range of sources, including drone surveys and traditional construction drawings, bringing together technologies to create a single, easy to access, job site resource.
This data source can then be used to create operational planning, with estimation, quantity surveying and work volume calculations built in. The information is made available to management technology systems and site automation, reducing build times, cutting construction costs and increasing productivity for the contractor.
Hi SITE is currently commercially available in the South Korean market and is being assessed for potential expansion into European construction sectors.
Hi ASSIST
Hyundai’s Hi ASSIST range of machine guidance and machine control systems has been developed in cooperation with industry-leading provider Trimble Earthworks. The systems can be used to provide two-dimensional guidance and control, or three-dimensional machine control of Hyundai’s A-Series excavators.
HCE has also developed a range of remote-control operating solutions, that provide increased customer safety and efficiency in hazardous operating conditions. There are currently three solutions under development, including a mobile app, a remote-control console and a full remote-control station.
Visitors to the stand will be able to experience a mobile app, that offers precise control with haptic feedback, for realistic machine operation, that includes convenient functions such as automatic warm-up when the machine is first started. The remote-control console delivers a potential solution for customers operating in hazardous job sites, making it possible for the operator to remain a safe distance from the hazard.
Finally, the full remote-control station uses an excavator driving simulator, with real-time cameras and a dashboard that will give operators and visitors to the stand an opportunity to work live machinery remotely, with the seat and controls from a Hyundai cab to provide realistic operating conditions.
Hi DETECT
Hi DETECT is part of Hyundai’s safety technology, detecting the environment surrounding a working machine, to issue warnings to the operator and prevent work place accidents. The system, which protects both workers on site and other construction assets, is developing into an active safety technology, using artificial intelligence to recognise and control machine operations.
The system incorporates RDS (Rear Detection System) that uses radar to detect objects and automatically warn the driver of potential impact. This proven technology is not influenced by weather or light, so can be used at all times in all site conditions.
Hyundai’s SGS (Smart Guard System) is a smart obstacle detection technology that uses sensors around the machine with a deep learning function. The system emits visual and audible warnings when it detects a person within its working envelope.
The company has further developed its AAVM+ (Advanced Around View Monitoring) system for wheel loaders. This next-generation system will be launched in 2023, combining rear radar sensors, a steering angle sensor and the AAVM system, significantly improving safety to the rear of a loader. Like an automotive parking system, the technology displays the intended area of operation, highlighting hazards and reducing blind spots for the operator. The AAVM+ system defines the warning/danger zones, keeping false warnings to a minimum.
E-Bounds are a virtual electronic boundary or geofence that can be pre-set by the operator on site or by the manager in the office. The machine’s work equipment will not function beyond the electronic boundary, protecting personnel and facilities on site and preventing unauthorised machine use.
Visitors to the Zone will be able to experience these technologies in action, within the safety of the show, with an actual machine counterweight demonstrating moving object detection.
Hi CARE
Through the use of Hyundai’s HiMATE telematic system customers have access to real-time diagnostics for preventative maintenance. The system can deliver operational reports and can be used to set geofenced working areas. Working through the HiMATE website, customers have access to troubleshooting guides, while fleet managers can access monthly equipment reports through the Fleet Manager app.
Third-party fleet management systems can also make use of Hyundai’s Hi CARE technology, with standard protocol APIs allowing the transfer of data to external operating systems. Hyundai is also working with engine supplier Cummins to deliver ECD (Engine Connected Diagnostics), making it easier for engineers to pre-diagnose faults and to ensure single-visit repairs on site.
Visitor Interaction
Hyundai Construction Equipment looks forward to welcoming existing and prospective clients, along with the operators and contractors of tomorrow, to the Hyundai Connect Experience. The Future Zone will give visitors to Bauma 2022 the opportunity to Think Further, Think Future.