Dig Robotics

How does the construction industry adopt technology? And what does it take to win in this market? Oliver Paull sits down with Ken G. for a tell-all Revenue Leaders Uncovered podcast. https://lnkd.in/dvHCXixW

A few incredible days at Trimble Inc. #Dimensions! 🎉 Our team hit Las Vegas with a mission: Connect, collaborate and push excavation efficiency to the next level. And that we did. 👷♂️ Noam Rotem, Chief Excavation Officer, met with industry leaders and tech innovators to explore new collaborations that will shape the next generation of smart excavation. 🎙 Ken G., Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer, delivered a packed session on achieving 30% higher efficiency through AI, 3D scanning and kinematics. The room stayed full after the session ended and engagement was off the charts. 🤝 Throughout the conference, we held dozens of meaningful meetings with partners and industry professionals who share our vision of data-driven, safer and more efficient jobsites. 🚜 Thank you Trimble Dimensions for an outstanding event. See you all next year! #DigRobotics #SmartExcavation #ConstructionTech #ExcavationEfficiency #TrimbleDimensions #TrimbleDimensions2025 #AIinConstruction #MachineControl #Earthmoving #InnovationInConstruction

👏 Q&A highlights from Trimble Dimensions, coming right from the audience, after Ken Gray’s hit session on boosting excavation performance, which drew a full house and serious buzz: 👷♂️ Q: Have you considered using your computer vision to improve excavation safety, as well as performance? A: Absolutely. Our tech already “sees” the jobsite in real time, and safety is part of that vision. However, right now, we’re focused on performance, reliability, and cost efficiency, building a rock-solid foundation before layering on additional capabilities. 🎙️ Q: Will you be adding audio signals as well as visual ones for operators? A: We plan to. Audio cues are an easy add, and we’re looking into it. But our priority right now is perfecting the core operator experience, ensuring so every alert and insight is trustworthy, intuitive, and effective. 🚧 Q: How does Dig Robotics relate to grade control or obstacle detection systems? A: We see them as complements, not competitors. Grade control, obstacle detection, and Dig’s performance-improvement tech each play a unique role in creating a smarter, safer, and more efficient jobsite. 🧠 Q: Do operators regress when the system is removed from the machine? A: Great question, which sparked a fascinating discussion about how people really learn. As Benjamin Franklin once said: “Show me and I forget (classroom). Teach me and I remember (simulator). Involve me and I learn (Dig - in the flow of work).” Our system is designed to teach while operators work, creating learning that lasts, rather than training that fades. ❤️🔥 A big THANKS to everyone who joined the session - your questions show just how passionate this community is about pushing excavation forward. 🏗️ We’ll keep digging deeper. #TrimbleDimensions #SmartExcavation #DigRobotics #AIinConstruction #ConstructionInnovation #ExcavationTech #Efficiency #Automation

🚜 How Smart Excavation Boosts Efficiency by 30% Large construction projects often dig themselves into inefficiency – a shortage of skilled operators, performance delays, and budgets that go deeper than the trenches. That’s where Dig Robotics comes in. Our excavation optimization platform uses computer vision and AI to enhance operator performance, speed up work, and cut costs. At Trimble Inc. #Dimensions2025, our Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer Ken G. took the stage and masterfully controlled the room – just like he would a 70-metric-ton #Caterpillar 374 Next Gen excavator. Ken shared 30 years of real-world experience – from leading CAT’s Large Excavator Division and now heading excavation optimization at DIG, along with data showing how smart excavation is transforming worksites and boosting efficiency by up to 30%. Thanks to everyone who attended, asked great questions, and helped make the session such a success! If we haven’t met yet, there’s still one more day at Trimble Dimensions – come say hello! #TrimbleDimensions2025 #SmartExcavation #ConstructionTech #AIEarthmoving #DigRobotics

🏗️ The global construction sector’s carbon footprint is on track to more than double by 2050. Yep! That’s not a typo. 📊 Construction machines worldwide emit the equivalent to the emissions from global aviation, with 50% of these emissions coming from excavators alone. 🔧 Here’s how Dig Robotics is stepping up: ⚙️ We enable machines to work more effectively (less waste, less re-work, less wear and tear) ⚙️ We minimize idle time and fuel consumption (that’s less CO₂ before the project even starts) ♻️ Cutting carbon isn’t just an “extra nice to have.” It’s becoming a business imperative. For contractors, investors, engineers, and the entire ecosystem. 🛠️ And at Dig Robotics, we’re not just watching from the sidelines – we’re building the tools and workflow that let you lead that change. Read on - https://lnkd.in/dp4NCSdn #DigSmarter #SustainableConstruction #ExcavationTech #CarbonCutting #ConstructionInnovation

🚜 Excavation Myths - Busted! 💡 In the world of earthmoving, some myths just refuse to fly away. Let’s set the record straight: ❌ Myth 1: “More power means more productivity.” 💡 Truth: Precision beats brute force every time. A perfectly guided dig saves time, fuel, and rework - no extra horsepower required. ❌ Myth 2: “New technology is a hassle that slows down operators.” 💡 Truth: Smart excavation tech like Dig Robotics accelerates performance. It gives operators intuitive real-time guidance that makes every bucket and move count. ❌ Myth 3: “AI will replace operators.” 💡 Truth: Dig's technology is an operator guidance system, which amplifies operator skill, helping pros of every experience level reach consistent, high-efficiency performance. ⚙️🚀 Dig Smarter. Faster. Cleaner. With Dig. #SmartExcavation #ConstructionTech #ExcavationReimagined #AIinConstruction #Efficiency #DigRobotics #Sustainability #HeavyEquipment #Innovation

At Dig, we’re constantly pushing boundaries 💡 and our latest developments focus on one of the most critical aspects of excavation: proper truck loading. 🚛 A truck that’s fully loaded, but not overloaded, means: ⛏️Optimal fill for maximum productivity. ⛏️ Correct weight distribution for stability and safety. ⛏️ Reduced wear on machines and haul trucks. ⛏️ Longer equipment life and lower fuel consumption. But what really makes this breakthrough powerful is our expanded field of vision 👁️ We’re no longer just looking at the bucket — we’re seeing much more of the jobsite ecosystem. 🚚 📊 By leveraging our data, sensors, and AI-driven insights, Dig systems now understand not only how much material goes into the bucket, but also how much goes into the truck, how it’s loaded, and how that impacts overall site performance. 👁️🗨️ We see more. 📶 We optimize more. 🏗️ We help you work smarter. #SmartExcavation #AIinConstruction #Efficiency #ConstructionTech #ExcavationInnovation #DigRobotics #Safety #Sustainability #Earthmoving

🛋️ Like most people, we too prefer ending the day with Netflix or an Xbox controller - not a 700-page history book. But if you were to read one, it should probably be this one. 📘 The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough – the epic story of how humans carved the Panama Canal out of rock, mud, and sheer determination. This was one of the greatest excavation projects in history: 💪 Over 75,000 workers took part 🪣 More than 260 million cubic yards of earth were moved ⚙️ Work spanned 30 years, cost tens of thousands of lives, and forever changed global trade. To put that in perspective – that’s about 25× more material than the Hoover Dam, and roughly 100,000× more than your average backyard pool. And yet… more than a century later, excavation still works much the same way: Operators rely on experience, feel, and guesswork – even when sitting in million-dollar machines packed with sensors. If Dig Robotics had existed in 1904, the Canal might have been: ⚡ Finished years earlier 💰 Built for far less 🌎 And emitted a lot less steam (and CO₂) Today, our system gives excavators something they never had – real-time understanding of the bucket, material, and terrain – ensuring every dig is precise, efficient, and optimal. Whether it’s cutting a canal across continents or shaping a foundation across valleys – Dig Robotics helps modern crews dig smarter, faster, and greener. Maybe one day someone will write the story of how Dig Robotics and changed the way earth is moved. 😉 #Excavation #ConstructionTech #PanamaCanal #AI #Automation #DigRobotics

🌎 Next stop: Las Vegas! We’re packing innovation, performance, and ML/AI into Trimble Dimensions 2025 — and we can’t wait to see you there. 🎙 Ken Gray, our Co-Founder & Chief Performance Officer, is taking the stage to reveal how AI, 3D scanning, and kinematics are helping operators hit 30% higher excavation efficiency — not in theory, but in real-world job sites around the globe. 💬 Meanwhile, Noam Rotem, our Chief Excavation Officer, will be on the Trimble site for one-on-one meetings with contractors, OEMs, and industry leaders who are ready to dig smarter. Want to meet Noam? DM us to schedule a chat. 📍 Ken's lecture: 🗓 November 10, 2025 – 3:00 PM PST 🏢 The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas – Room Galileo 1003 🏢 Session C-1016 Register here - https://lnkd.in/e-3EfYZV #TrimbleDimensions #TrimbleDimensions2025 #DigRobotics #SmartExcavation #AIinConstruction #ConstructionInnovation #Productivity #Sustainability

🌍 Mining industry surges to record $2 trillion valuation – what it means for the future of automation According to a new report by Mining.com, the world’s 50 largest mining companies have reached a combined market value of nearly $2 trillion – the highest in history. This growth is driven by several key trends: 📈 Key drivers behind the surge: ⚙️ Rising demand for critical and battery minerals such as copper, lithium, and rare earths 💵 A weaker U.S. dollar, boosting valuations globally 🌱 Increased focus on efficiency, safety, and sustainability in operations But this record valuation reflects more than just commodity prices. It marks a major shift toward technology-driven mining, where productivity, precision, and sustainability are powered by data, automation, and AI. 🤖 At Dig Robotics, we see this transformation every day. Our computer-vision and AI-powered platform optimizes excavator operation in real time – ensuring full bucket loads, reducing cycle times, fuel use, and wear & tear by up to 30%. As mining scale to meet growing global demand, every bucket and every truckload count. Intelligent systems that learn from each dig, adapt to soil conditions, and guide operators toward optimal performance are shaping the next era of earthmoving efficiency. 💡 The mining boom isn’t just about moving more earth – it’s about moving it smarter. #Mining #Automation #AI #MachineLearning #Sustainability #Earthmoving #ConstructionTech #Excavation #Innovation #DigRobotics