Ammann Takes Step Forward with Operating Assisting Functions

The first advances from Ammann’s participation in the Autonomous Operation Cluster (AOC) project will be featured at Bauma.

Now available on some Ammann heavy compactors is 360° View Camera, a fully integrated camera system with a surround-view feature. This innovative system helps operators detect and avoid collisions with objects on the jobsite. It is seamlessly built into the HMI display, which rotates with the operator’s seat – offering unmatched usability and visibility compared to competitors.

The operator can choose from three views (front/rear/top) on the operator screen and still be able to have the important operation values visible at the same screen on all different views.

The solution also offers an optional trajectory overlay, which displays the drum edges as virtual lines into the camera view. The display is similar to that of a passenger vehicle that is moving in reverse.

An additional operating feature is Ammann Safe Assist (ASA), an active safety assistant system designed to prevent collisions on the jobsite.

ASA continuously measures the distance between the machine and potential obstacles. It also integrates machine movement data to identify hazards that could be in the machine’s path. Brakes are automatically applied if a collision is imminent.

ASA is particularly helpful on crowded jobsites and in poor weather, such as fog or rain, when visibility can be diminished.

The AOC, first announced in 2022, is a collaboration of multinational companies, including Ammann, from varied industries. The group is developing a common software platform that will ultimately result in machine autonomy. As autonomy is pursued, technologies such as 360° View Camera and ASA are emerging to provide immediate benefits.