Construction Machinery Teleoperation & Control Upgrades
FetchingRobot develops teleoperation and control upgrades for existing construction machinery. We integrate remote controls, equipment feedback and operator interfaces with the machine’s existing control architecture. Development covers travel, steering and work-equipment control, together with the mechanical, electrical and on-site integration these functions require.
Machine Controls & Retrofit Integration
Retrofit development starts with the machine’s existing controls and actuators. We design connections for added control and feedback functions around the available interfaces, status signals, mounting space and power supply, including the transition between local and remote operation.
Machine Controls & Retrofit Integration
Engineering Area
Development Scope
Controls & actuation
Integration with existing operator inputs, control interfaces, actuators and status signals.
Mechanical & electrical integration
Control-component mounting, power connections and electrical interfaces.
Control modes & operating limits
Local and remote control authority, and integration with existing stop, limit and interlock functions.
Remote Operation & Feedback
Teleoperation brings commands and feedback together: operator inputs drive machine actions through control interfaces, while equipment status and site information return to the operator station. Development covers command mapping, signal acquisition, operator interfaces and mode switching, alongside behavior during communication losses and operational faults.
Monitoring & Operator Assistance
Monitoring turns equipment signals and site information into a clear view of machine status and task progress. Operator-assistance development focuses on task-specific prompts, action confirmation and workflow guidance. These functions draw on the machine’s available data and controls, and on how people operate it.
On-Site Integration & Validation
On-site integration brings machine control together with communications coverage, viewing angles, work areas and operating workflows. Validation covers control response, status updates, motion limits, task execution and fault handling. Results are recorded with the payload, equipment configuration and site conditions to guide adjustments to control parameters, interfaces and system integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do teleoperation, monitoring and operator assistance differ?
Teleoperation lets an operator control the machine through a remote interface. Monitoring presents equipment and site information. Operator assistance adds task prompts, action confirmation and workflow support. These functions serve different purposes and can be combined around the task.
Do machines of the same model use the same retrofit design?
Not necessarily. Control configurations, previous modifications and working environments can vary within the same model. Interfaces, available signals, installation space and operating methods shape the integration design for each machine.