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Luminar, a leading global automotive technology company, has announced a collaboration with Caterpillar Inc. to integrate its advanced LiDAR technology into Caterpillar’s next-generation autonomous solutions. This partnership aims to enhance the safety, productivity, and efficiency of Caterpillar’s autonomous trucks, particularly in quarry and aggregate operations, by leveraging Luminar’s cutting-edge LiDAR systems for superior navigation and obstacle detection.
Key Highlights:
- Technology Integration: Luminar’s Iris LiDAR will be integrated into Caterpillar’s autonomous solution, Cat® Command for hauling.
- Application Focus: The technology will initially be deployed in quarry and aggregate operations.
- System Configuration: Each Cat® off-highway truck will be equipped with two Iris LiDAR systems, featuring a unique integration system designed specifically for Caterpillar.
- Caterpillar’s Autonomy Leadership: Caterpillar has a proven track record in autonomy, with trucks having autonomously traveled over 334 million kilometers and moved more than 9.3 billion tonnes.
- Executive Insights: Jaime Mineart, Caterpillar’s Chief Technology Officer, emphasizes the value of autonomy in enhancing safety, productivity, and efficiency. Austin Russell, Luminar’s Founder and CEO, highlights the partnership’s potential to spearhead the next industrial revolution of automation.
LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a pivotal technology for autonomous machines. It uses pulsed lasers to scan the environment, providing precise measurements of nearby objects. This enables Caterpillar’s autonomous trucks to navigate challenging terrains safely and efficiently. The collaboration marks a significant advancement in industrial automation, building on Caterpillar’s decades-long expertise in the field.
Caterpillar, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, has been pioneering autonomy for over 30 years. Its autonomous trucks have achieved remarkable milestones, moving vast amounts of material across three continents. This partnership with Luminar is set to further elevate these capabilities, offering enhanced value to customers.
Luminar, renowned for its work in automotive technology, brings its advanced LiDAR systems—already featured in vehicles like the Volvo EX90—to the industrial sector. This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to driving innovation in automation.
For more details, visit www.caterpillar.com or www.luminartech.com.
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