Hitachi deploys autonomous excavators, TIER IV partners with Komatsu

Snapshot

Schneider Electric, AVEVA, ETAP join OpenUSD Alliance; TIER IV partners with Komatsu on autonomous construction; HomeRun raises Rs 9 crore seed round.

New Innovations and Partnerships

TIER IV partners with Komatsu and EARTHBRAIN on autonomy: TIER IV, Komatsu, and EARTHBRAIN have formed a collaboration to enhance autonomous technology for construction equipment. (futunn.com)

ETH Zurich develops AI tools for historic building restoration: Researchers at ETH Zurich create a digital co-pilot integrating AI and extended reality to assess and restore historic sandstone buildings, with Lausanne Cathedral as a case study. (ethz.ch)

Schneider Electric, AVEVA and ETAP join OpenUSD Alliance: The companies announce their membership in the Alliance for OpenUSD to enhance interoperability in digital twins and 3D modeling. (yahoo.com)

Kawada Technologies innovates in construction and robotics: Kawada Technologies integrates robotics and sustainable practices to address labor shortages and infrastructure demands in Japan's construction industry. (theworldfolio.com)

Hitachi and Rio Tinto deploy remote and autonomous excavation systems: Hitachi Construction Machinery is developing remote operation and partial autonomy for ultra-large hydraulic excavators with Rio Tinto. (constructiondigital.com)

3D printing advances architecture in Czechia: A new church and cable car station in Czechia utilize innovative 3D printing methods, with the church set to be the largest of its kind worldwide. (radio.cz)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

HomeRun: HomeRun has raised Rs 9 crore in a seed funding round led by Titan Capital and Sparrow Capital to enhance its on-demand delivery platform for construction materials in India. (economictimes.com)