Mach Remote Launches at AgriTechnica 2023
Hanover, Germany - November 3, 2023
Managing multiple autonomous vehicles usually requires multiple remote controllers. In response, the Mach Remote has been developed to provide an all inclusive base station, user interface and an integrated hand held remote command and control device with combined E-stop and multi-machine capabilities.
“We decided to create our own integrated hand held remote command and control device as we couldn’t find anything on the market that was rugged and affordable with a decent tablet-like display with the required E-Stop functionality needed for autonomous operations,” says Rhett Schildroth CTO for Mach. “Most of the hardware we develop is because we cannot find an off-the-shelf solution that meets the unique requirements of off-road autonomy.”
The new integrated hand held remote command and control is most notable for its ruggedized features, ease of use, and accelerometer for drop detection and inactivity, which differentiate it from a standard remote controller currently available on the market. The 8-inch touchscreen display gives users a more friendly experience, and the joystick and button inputs can be customized to an OEM’s unique requirements.
“We’ve spent a lot of time developing a user interface that’s focused on getting a job done safely and easily,” Schildroth explains.
Safety is a top priority and with the enhanced built-in E-Stop button, users can feel more comfortable knowing there are multiple modes of redundancy in tact. The remote also allows a worker’s location to be tracked via cell phone or GPS in case of an emergency.
Seamless integration with the new Mach Nexus 900Mhz M2M mesh network, Wifi and LTE connectivity allows operators the ability to monitor and control any vehicle on the job site without the need for cumbersome base station infrastructure.
“We realized that with the new Mach Nexus M2M mesh network being compatible with the Mach Remote, it would further the usefulness for our OEM partners,” Schildroth notes.
Mach, at the forefront of autonomous technology solutions, is gearing up to present this and other state of the art innovations at AgriTechnica on November 12 - 15 in Hanover, Germany.
Mach’s ruggedized high performance hardware and software solutions positions them to set the standard for supplying OEMs in agriculture 4.0 and automated vehicle systems
Mach will also have their other products on display including:
Mach Perception - providing obstacle perception for safe operations and visual guidance to augment or replace GPS.
Mach Nexus - the communication system connecting the operators to the machines.
Mach Command Navigation - providing the path planning, section control, rate control, and implement control functionality for equipment retrofitted with Mach hardware.
Mach extends an open invitation to all attendees of AgriTechnica to visit them in Hall 14/15 booth H35 to experience firsthand the possibilities that the Mach product line up can unlock for off-road and agricultural automation. Members of the executive leadership team will be available for interviews. The event will serve as a testament to the company's commitment to driving technological advancements and propelling the future of autonomous solutions.
About Mach:
Mach applies their deep technical expertise in the field of autonomous agricultural equipment and industrial machinery to put the most customizable and efficient autonomous software solutions into the hands of leading OEMs faster than anyone else in the industry. This software, married with Mach's commercially available ruggedized hardware, makes them a powerhouse partner to OEMs revolutionizing the off-road and agriculture industries.
