Flywheel AI offers a retrofit solution for excavators, enabling remote operation of multiple machines by a single operator. This increases operator productivity and provides supervisors with oversight and analytics for better resource management.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Construction projects often face labor shortages and operational inefficiencies due to the limited capacity of on-site operators. Managing multiple excavators across different sites requires a significant human resource allocation, impacting overall project timelines and cost-effectiveness.
Solution
Flywheel AI provides a retrofit solution that enables remote operation of existing excavators, allowing a single operator to manage multiple machines or sites concurrently. This system enhances operator productivity by up to 30% through automated workflow components and improved situational awareness. Supervisors gain oversight capabilities, enabling them to monitor operator performance and review activity logs for enhanced site management and resource optimization.
Target Audience
The primary customers are construction companies and heavy equipment rental firms seeking to improve operational efficiency and address labor challenges in heavy machinery operation.
Features
- Retrofit hardware and software package for existing excavator fleets
- Remote control interface supporting simultaneous operation of multiple machines
- Integrated sensor suite providing enhanced operator visibility and situational awareness
- Automation of up to 50% of common excavator workflows
- Performance monitoring dashboard for supervisors with activity logging and analytics
- Secure, low-latency data transmission for real-time control