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Why does nobody talk about the problems with automated concrete trucks?
I was on a site in Austin last month where they brought in one of those new self-driving mixers, and it got stuck trying to turn around in the mud for over an hour. The whole crew just stood there watching a $300,000 machine spin its wheels while the concrete started to set. Has anyone else had a project delayed by this kind of 'smart' equipment failing at a basic job?
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robinp898d ago
But what happens when the site conditions change fast, like after a rain? Can the truck's system really judge soft ground better than a driver with years of experience? That mud in Austin wasn't there when they probably mapped the route.
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