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Husqvarna Robotic Demolition Excavator Showcase

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This segment showcases Husqvarna's DXR series robotic demolition excavators. Initially, a DXR model with a grapple attachment is shown lifting a concrete block at a World of Concrete event. Later, multiple DXR excavators (DXR140, DXR270, DXR300) are shown actively breaking concrete with steel shear and concrete crusher attachments at ConExpo. A Husqvarna representative, in a picture-in-picture interview from World of Concrete, explains that the robots are 100% remote-controlled via Bluetooth and powered by 480V 3-phase electricity, producing no emissions. He highlights their efficiency, stating a 2500lb robot can perform comparably to an 8000-10000lb conventional excavator due to high-frequency hitting. The primary applications are interior and light specialty demolition. The price range is mentioned as $165,000 to $200,000. The narrator and his wife also provide commentary on the speed and effectiveness of the demonstrations.

Goal: Showcase the features, capabilities, and applications of Husqvarna's DXR series robotic demolition excavators.

Tools and materials

  • 480V 3-phase power supply

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So, this is the Husqvarna robotic excavator demolition machine, and this is their demo at the World of Concrete show . In fact, we saw it in action during demolition work at Conexpo a few months later. And we'll show you those shots , but we'll superimpose them with an interview I was able to get from him on World of Concrete. So you'll see a little " picture-in-picture" as we watch this machine in action. But before we do that, let's get some feedback from my wife. Yes, my wife. I think my wife can tell you better than me what happened at that stand. What did you say? I said it looked like they were pecking at it like a little bird pecking at a piece of concrete. So get ready for the next segment. Make yourself a cup of coffee because you're going to need something to keep you awake, and let's see this thing in action. Fine. Right now. I just can't believe they can justify that price. There was a line when we were doing... So, this is the same robotic excavator that we saw two months ago at the World of Concrete show in action at ConExpo. I know it's a bit confusing and I hope I'm not getting too far ahead of myself, but this was the first and only time I saw this thing actually try to break concrete. So what is it ? What is this even called? So, this is the DXR 140. We have three different models here: the DXR 140, the DXR 270 over there, and the DXR 300. They can all be fitted with different attachments. This model has steel shears, this one has a large concrete crusher, and this one has a grapple. Control is completely remote. How does it feed? This remote control is battery operated and transmits data to the car via Bluetooth. The machine itself is powered by a three-phase 480V network. Fully electric power supply, no emissions . The operator can be at the required distance from the machine using the remote control. Yes, yes. This model rotates 360° without any obstacles. For what purposes might you need such equipment? Typically this is the dismantling of interior spaces . Any specialized light demolition job that requires that requires, I would say, a combination of how we can get the job done while also redirecting additional labor to something else. How much does a car like this usually cost , do you know, in terms of cost? Yes, our list price for this car is $165,000. And this is our smaller model, so their price can reach $200,000. Do you think she could work slower? Do you know? Let's say you know a sledgehammer will do the job. I just said, "…

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