Small excavator is a kind of mechanical equipment used for earthwork, with the characteristics of small size, flexibility, high efficiency, etc. It is widely used in the fields of urban construction, farmland and water conservancy, and traffic construction. With the continuous progress of science and technology and changes in market demand, the development direction of small excavators is also evolving. The following are some development directions that can be learnt from:
1. Environmental protection and energy saving: with the increasing awareness of environmental protection, the future development of small excavators should pay more attention to environmental protection and energy saving. The energy consumption and emissions of excavators can be reduced through the use of new materials, improved engine technology, the introduction of electric or hybrid power and other ways to reduce the negative impact on the environment.
2. Intelligent: with the development of artificial intelligence technology, the future of small excavators can draw on the development direction of intelligence. Through the addition of sensors, cameras and other equipment, the intelligent perception and autonomous operation of the excavator can be realised, improving operational efficiency and safety.
3. Automation: future small excavators can develop in the direction of automation. Through the introduction of automatic control systems, laser measurement technology, etc., to achieve the automated operation of the excavator, reduce manual intervention, improve operational efficiency and precision.
4. Multifunctionality: the future small excavator can maintain the original function on the basis of adding more multi-functional attachments. According to market demand, the design and development of attachments suitable for different operating scenarios, such as drilling, crushing, picking up and other functions, to improve the versatility and adaptability of the excavator.
5. Remote operation: with the development of network technology, small excavators can be operated remotely in the future. Through the cloud platform, drones and other technologies, remote monitoring and operation of the excavator can be realised to improve the flexibility and efficiency of the operation.
6. Humanised design: the development of future small excavators should also focus on humanised design. Improvements can be made to the operator interface, seat comfort, safety protection, etc., to improve the operator’s working comfort and safety.
7. Data-based management: future small excavators can draw on big data and cloud computing technology to achieve data-based management of excavators. Through sensors and data acquisition systems, real-time monitoring of the excavator’s working status and health, early warning and maintenance, to extend the service life of the excavator.
In short, the future development direction of small excavators should focus on environmental protection and energy saving, intelligence, automation, multifunctionality, remote operation, humane design and data management and other aspects of the improvement to meet the market demand and the requirements of scientific and technological development. These directions will help the further development and application of small excavators.