Autonomous Driving
WM technics have now taken the next leap forward and, with the WM Autopilot, automation in the workplace has reached a new peak. The self-driving vehicle is capable of completely resurfacing the ice rink without a driver, proving itself to be invaluable assistance to both stadium managers and resurfacer operators. While the Mammoth ice resurfacer is resurfacing the ice, the operator has time to attend to other tasks.
The autopilot mode is ideal for the last cleaning of the day and for interim cleans. The innovative Autopilot function is available for the WM Mammoth ice resurfacers. Additionally, this model can be retrofitted with the Autopilot system at any time
Self-Driving Autopilot Function
By means of a GPS positioning system, the vehicle covers the whole ice rink on a predefined route and is capable of completely resurfacing the ice rink without a driver. WM Mammoth Autopilot is controlled by means of an app, which displays all critical parameters and allows easy adjustments to the Mammoth while in operation, such as water flow and blade depth. The redundant safety system guarantees that the vehicle can be stopped at all times when in autopilot mode. The best assistant an ice-master could ever want
How does it work?
WM Autopilot ice resurfacers are fitted with a positioning system: The sensors are mounted to the vehicle and in the ice stadium. A powerful computing unit within the vehicle processes the immense amount of data required for autonomous driving.
The positioning system allows the vehicle to cover the whole ice rink on a predefined route and carry out resurfacing independently. WM Autopilot is controlled by means of a mobile phone app: A variety of cleaning configurations are available to choose from, including non-standard drive cycles. Resurfacing times can be calculated with pinpoint precision. With the WM Autopilot, ice stadium managers and events’ organizers have the certainty of adhering to scheduled ice resurfacing times during competitions.
APP-controlled
The self-driving WM resurfacing vehicles with autopilot are easily controlled by means of a mobile phone app. When paired with the vehicle you wish to run on autopilot, the app will display the battery status and water levels of the vehicle and allow you to set all the most important parameters such as blade depth, water application and driving speed.
These settings can be changed and fine-tuned at any time, even during resurfacing. The app also displays a variety of cleaning patterns, from a quick clean of the ice right through to classic resurfacing. Simply choose the configuration you want, set Autopilot in motion and off it goes! The vehicle will now begin to resurface the ice, and the time required for job completion is shown on the display.
These settings can be changed and fine-tuned at any time, even during resurfacing. The app also displays a variety of cleaning patterns, from a quick clean of the ice right through to classic resurfacing. Simply choose the configuration you want, set Autopilot in motion and off it goes! The vehicle will now begin to resurface the ice, and the time required for job completion is shown on the display.
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Safety comes first
A self-driving vehicle. And what happens if it goes out of control? Naturally, even though the risks are limited in an ice stadium compared to the dangers posed by a public street, this is an unavoidable worry.
WM technics adopted the highest safety measures: A 5-level redundant safety system enables the vehicle to stop at any moment in the event of impending danger. In the event of an emergency, several emergency buttons are also located on the outside of the vehicle and at the surrounding rink entrances.