Compared with the second generation launched more than a year ago, the new generation of automatic work vehicles has increased the load capacity from about 400kg to about 910kg. Its loading area is about the size of two pallets and is lower than before, making loading and unloading easier.

Moreover, the third-generation automatic driving speed is also faster than in the past, reaching about 16 kilometers per hour, moving faster than humans, and the cruising range is up to 45 kilometers when fully loaded.

And during driving, it can rely on the GPS, radar, LiDAR, camera and other components on the front pole to more accurately avoid obstacles and pass through “challenging” terrain.

In addition, the operator can control the vehicle remotely, Honda said: “Past field tests have successfully demonstrated that multiple Honda autonomous work vehicles can deliver building materials and supplies at precise locations along pre-determined routes.”

According to Honda, the third-generation autonomous work vehicle is ready to actually solve the industry’s labor shortage and worksite transportation problems. As for the cost issue, Honda is still working hard to commercialize it, but the specific landing time has not yet been determined.

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It has a loading area about the size of two pallets and is lower than before, making it easier to load and unload cargo.

At the same time, the third-generation autopilot is also faster than in the past, reaching about 16 km / h, having up to 10 hours of battery life, and can rely on the GPS, radar, LiDAR, camera and other components on the front lever to more accurately avoid obstacles and pass through “challenging” terrain during the driving process.

In addition, managers will be able to control it remotely via the cloud. Honda said, “Past field tests have successfully demonstrated that multiple Honda automated work trucks can deliver building materials and supplies in precise locations along pre-determined routes.”

Honda says the third-generation automated work truck is ready to practically solve the industry’s labour shortage and job site transportation problems and is looking for potential partners at the CONEXPO construction trade show in Las Vegas on March 14.

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