SIMA 2022: Autonomous handler concept

The Rennes-based start-up was formed in 2019 and the 2.0t, 4.0m lift autonomous handler uses LiDAR for obstacle detection, GPS for navigation and a smart camera system to recognise the material it has been tasked with moving. It is fully electric with two motors, one for the transmission that has a top speed of 7.2km/hr and one for the hydraulics. The unit is able to return to a docking station after twoto four hours of work. It can swap between attachments of its own accord with a chip used to recognise the implement. It is on solid wheels to avoid any tyre deflection and has independent front and rear steering.