Thu June 03, 2021 - National Edition
Caterpillar
Cat Command offers a portfolio of remote-controlled machinery. The broad offering includes Command for Compaction, Command for Dozing in Construction, Command for Excavating and Command for Loading.
Caterpillarreceived gold for its Cat Command for Construction system during this year's Edison Awards program. It was recognized as being the best of the best for the Smart Productivity Tools – Living & Working Environment category.
Named after Thomas Alva Edison, the Edison Awards have recognized some of the most innovative products, services and business leaders in the world since 1987.
Cat Command removes the operator from the machine, offering safe operation in hazardous areas. The Command console and station delivers remote-control operation from the comfort of an air-conditioned office, thousands of miles away from the project site. Eliminating shift-long machine vibration feedback, the system reduces the chances for operating injuries and fatigue-related accidents as well as increases productivity.