ROBOMAG TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE CONSTRUCTION SITES SAFER

As a pioneering technology leader in the field of construction machinery, BOMAG is renowned for consistently unveiling groundbreaking automation technologies. The ROBOMAG BW 154 asphalt roller and ROBOMAG BW 177 single drum roller are the technology platforms on which all subsystems required on the road to fully autonomous operation are tested and developed. One of the technologies from the ROBOMAG concept, BOMAG emergency brake assist, is now approaching series production.

BOMAG's Emergency Brake Assist scans the construction machine's operational environment in real time and recognises both moving and static obstacles and objects. Objects that could potentially be put at risk by the machine's movement are automatically detected by the system. If a collision is imminent, it initiates automatic deceleration down to a complete stop.

By pre-emptively averting potential hazards, the technology marks a significant milestone in enhancing on-site safety. Recognising its added value, the jury at the INTERMAT Awards in Paris has now honoured the technology with the prestigious Gold Award in the "Roads, Materials and Foundations Industries" category.




In cooperation with selected customers, BOMAG plans to test the Emergency Brake Assist on various construction sites this year. The company's service organisation is also closely involved in refining the technology for series production, ensuring that customers receive the same first-class service for digital systems as they do for mechanical components.

Emergency Brake Assist is compatible with BOMAG's fifth-generation tandem rollers and therefore independent of use beyond just a fully autonomous asphalt roller.

As the technology nears production readiness, the final certification is being worked on in cooperation with experts, which is particularly critical when safety-related innovations are involved. Once certification has been granted, interested customers will have access to the technology's full range of capabilities.