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JTC and Kajima launch Singapore’s first autonomous heavy construction equipment pilot to ease manpower constraints and improve worksite safety
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· September 17, 2026
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Key points Further details about the pilot are available from the Singapore Economic Development Board. A pilot project has been launched to test autonomous heavy construction equipment.
A pilot project has been launched to test autonomous heavy construction equipment. This initiative aims to address manpower constraints and enhance worksite safety. The project is a collaboration between JTC and Kajima.
Further details about the pilot are available from the Singapore Economic Development Board. The launch of this project marks a first for autonomous heavy construction equipment in Singapore.
More information can be found on the edb.gov.sg website for those interested in learning about the project's specifics and goals.
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Category: Local Published: September 17, 2026 Source: edb.gov.sg Reading time: 1 min
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