Crewline retrofits existing earth‑moving equipment, starting with vibratory drum rollers, with an autonomy kit that enables self‑driving operation in about one hour. The system combines sensors, AI navigation and remote monitoring to boost machine utilization up to 2.7×, cut safety incidents by roughly 50%, and provide real‑time productivity analytics, all for a fixed monthly fee with no upfront cost.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Excavation and grading contractors face labor shortages and safety risks, leading to underutilized equipment, lower productivity, and higher incident rates on job sites.
Solution
Crewline retrofits existing earth‑moving machines—starting with vibratory drum rollers—with an autonomy kit that enables self‑driving operation in about one hour. The system combines on‑board sensors, AI‑based navigation, and remote monitoring to allow machines to operate autonomously while human operators intervene only when needed. By converting manual equipment to automated operation, crews can increase machine utilization, achieve up to 2.7× higher output, and reduce safety incidents by roughly 50 %. The platform provides real‑time performance dashboards and integrates with common construction site‑modeling tools (e.g., Trimble, Topcon, Leica, Agtek) to deliver measurable productivity gains without upfront capital costs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mid‑to‑large earth‑work contractors who operate drum rollers and other heavy equipment on sites of 10 + acres, seeking to mitigate operator shortages and improve safety and productivity.
Features
- One‑hour on‑site installation of a reversible retrofit kit with no permanent modifications
- Integrated perception sensors and AI navigation enabling autonomous operation of drum rollers (with dozers, excavators, and rock trucks slated for 2027)
- Remote monitoring and 24/7 technical support, including field service and spare parts
- Fixed monthly pricing per machine, eliminating upfront equipment costs
- Compatibility with a wide range of smooth and pad‑foot vibratory drum rollers from major manufacturers (Caterpillar, Bomag, Hamm, Volvo, CASE)
- Job‑level data analytics showing throughput, idle time, and safety metrics
- Optional integration with existing site‑modeling workflows (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, Agtek)