I wonder what fraction of the hardware goes into hosting the human operator and into ensuring their safety. How much hardware cam be optimized away when there is no longer a human operator?
Very little. All the reduction gears, tires, and hydraulics are the same.
Basically you can get rid of the air conditioner and the seat. Most of the hazards related to heavy equipment involve hitting something outside the machine.
Rolling is the major hazard to an operator and you still want to avoid that without one.
brudgers|7 months ago
Basically you can get rid of the air conditioner and the seat. Most of the hazards related to heavy equipment involve hitting something outside the machine.
Rolling is the major hazard to an operator and you still want to avoid that without one.