Your machine operators are safe with SCRAPER
Increased attention is being paid to the safety of construction machinery operators. It is not uncommon for excavators, bulldozers, loaders and dump trucks to be used in dangerous or challenging conditions: demolition work, where there is a risk of landslides, polluted areas, difficult topologies, noise, odours, etc. and to protect oneself from danger, what better way than to stay out of it. SCRAPER allows you to convert your existing machines or future acquisitions to permit remote control. But working with an excavator, for example, without being in the cab, can in some cases be almost impossible. Thus SCRAPER has been designed to put you virtually in the driving seat of your machine, as if you were there. Binocular vision, peripheral cameras, live streaming and controls effectively with no perceptible time lag, driving characteristics that closely mirror those of your machine, etc. Everything has been thought through and tested to ensure a working experience that is as close as possible to that pertaining in the cab. The icing on the cake is that your SCRAPER-equipped machine can still be used normally, so there’s no need for a dedicated remote-controlled machine park.
Product history
In recent years, the Digger Foundation’s humanitarian demining activities have been confronted with the massive destruction of cities in the Middle East, North Africa and Ukraine. We therefore wanted to offer a solution that would ensure the safety of construction machinery operators working in urban environments heavily contaminated by highly explosive devices. The SCRAPER system was developed to meet this new challenge.
How do we work
Our customer service department, together with our design office, ensures the virtual integration of our SCRAPER system into your machine’s electronic, hydraulic and mechanical systems, once you have informed us of the precise model and desired options you require. SCRAPER comes in the form of a custom-made kit put together in our workshops in Switzerland. It is then installed by our technicians in your machine, either at your premises or ours, at your convenience. Once the installation is complete, a short training course of one or two days is given to your staff. Finally, it’s over to you, in complete safety!
In detail
The SCRAPER system is divided into three parts:
- On your machine
- Cameras
- Control system
1) On your machine
Some permanent modifications need to be made to your machine. These enable radio communication, intelligent processing of commands and video streaming. They ensure safety according to current standards and take control of your machine.
2) Cameras
Controlling your machine remotely is one thing, but without good vision your work quickly becomes limited. The SCRAPER system is distinguished by its sophisticated video system which has evolved over many years. In addition to our detachable AVATAR stereoscopic camera, other auxiliary cameras can also be permanently installed.
3) Control systems: Three possible solutions
The choice of which control system is most suitable will depend on the duration of your remote work in the field, how often it occurs and your budget. We have therefore developed three distinct solutions:
- EZ-LIGHT
- COCKPIT
- EUREKAB
EZ-LIGHT : immediate use / simplicity
EZ-LIGHT is the solution that allows you to react quickest and is designed for short-term interventions. You are faced with a situation where remote control of your machine is required. No problem, EZ-LIGHT fits into a suitcase and is ready for use in just a few minutes.
COCKPIT : ergonomics / mobility
The COCKPIT control system recreates a control environment very similar to that of your machines, making it very much easier for your operators to get to grips with the remote control. It offers great flexibility of usage, whether in a vehicle, an on-site trailer or a building. This solution is perfectly suited to long-term construction sites.
EUREKAB : comfort / long lasting
EUREKAB is a cab-type control system designed specifically for the remote control of your machines. It provides a comfortable working environment for the operator (with air conditioning, lighting, USB chargers, small refrigerator, DAB+ radio, etc.). It offers great versatility in handling video streaming from the machine (via screens and VR glasses). It is perfectly suited to all sites lasting from a few days to several years.
Technical data
Operational range | 250m in line of sight
An optional repeater can be used to extend the range to several kilometers, and also bypass obstacles, where required. |
Frequencies | Transmission of video and machine information: 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
Control and safety system: 433 MHz Frequencies may vary depending on the country of use |
Safety level | Performance level according to ISO 13849 : Up to PL-d depending on specific conditions of use |
Work camera | 1 : Stereoscopic binocular camera, 720p, aperture 110° |
Peripheral cameras | Up to 5 auxiliary cameras, placed according to customer requirements |
Geolocalisation (optional) | GPS
GPS-RTK (accuracy of 2cm) |
* The full technical data sheet can be found in the brochure.