Komatsu makes Smart Construction Remote standard for all guidance systems

Komatsu is making its Smart Construction Remote available as a standard feature on all Komatsu-branded guidance and control systems.

Smart Construction Remote is now standard with Intelligent Machine Control (iMC), Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance, and the newly launched Komatsu PC220LCi-12, which features iMC 3.0 technology.

This initiative applies for the lifetime of the machine.

Smart Construction Remote is a cloud-based technology that enables users to access and control both Komatsu and non-Komatsu machine guidance and control systems remotely. It enhances troubleshooting speed and efficiency, reducing downtime and improving operational performance.

Additionally, design files can be sent to machines even when they are turned off, ensuring seamless coordination between the office and the field.

Advocates says that, by enabling remote access to machines, Smart Construction Remote minimises the need for site visits, leading to lower fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions. Komatsu says that, in Europe alone, this solution has saved machinery fleet owners more than 40,000 trips to their sites in the past three years.

The brand-agnostic nature of Smart Construction Remote – it works with other makes too –  underscores Komatsu’s efforts to prioritise interoperability and ease of digital transformation, fostering innovation and accelerating the adoption of smart technologies, the company said.

“By making Smart Construction Remote a standard, Komatsu enhances fleet connectivity and supports customers in optimizing their workflows as they transition to more digital operations,” the manufacturer said. “This initiative reflects Komatsu’s commitment to advancing technologies that promote sustainability, efficiency, and safety across the industry.”