Leica Geosystems: How Does Machine Control Work?

When entering the realm of machine control, and you do not have experience with it, you really would like to get a starting understanding of the major functional blocks and interactions - because it can be very confusing. This video will help, starting with all the sensors that provide data for the positioning calculations which in turn make the operator know the exact position of the cutting edge at all times. We use an excavator to demonstrate this functionality, but these principles applies to all of the earthmoving solutions. Contents: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 The panel in the cabin 00:36 Tool types on an excavator 00:54 The basic sensors 02:31 Using GPS 02:51 Summary (Leica Geosystems Machine Control Academy project ID 152XA-04)