2021 BRN Discussion, page-15985

Some more MC speculation for your Sunday HC drive.........

https://im-mining.com/2021/07/01/baidu-research-robotics-university-maryland-develop-autonomous-excavator-system/

"While most industry robots are comparatively smaller and function in more predictable environments, excavator robots are required to operate in an extensive range of hazardous environmental conditions. They must be able to identify target materials, avoid obstacles, handle uncontrollable environments, and continue running under difficult weather conditions.”

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AES uses accurate and real-time algorithmsfor perception, planning, and control alongside a new architectureto incorporate these capabilities for autonomous operation. Multiple sensors – including LiDAR, cameras, and proprioceptive sensors – are integrated for the perception module to perceive the 3D environment and identify target materials, along with advanced algorithms such as a dedusting neural network to generate clean images.