Off-Highway Vehicle Automation and Mobile Machine Control

Off-highway vehicle automation for construction, agriculture, mining and mobile machinery
Mobile Controllers ECU / VCU
CAN J1939 Vehicle Networks
CANopen Implement Control
Hydraulics Motion & Actuation
HMI Operator Control
Telematics Connected Machines
MOBILE MACHINE AUTOMATION

Intelligent Control for Machines That Work Beyond the Road

Off-highway machines operate in demanding environments where reliability, precise control, productivity and machine availability are critical.

Neo Technologies develops and integrates automation architectures for construction equipment, agricultural machinery, mining vehicles, material-handling systems and specialized mobile machines.

Our approach connects electronic control, hydraulics, sensors, operator interfaces, vehicle networks and telematics into a coordinated machine-control platform.

Mobile ECU / VCU
CAN J1939 / CANopen
Electro-Hydraulics
Rugged HMI
Sensors & Feedback
Telematics
ENGINEERING OBJECTIVE

One Integrated Mobile Machine

A modern off-highway machine is a distributed control system on wheels or tracks. Powertrain, hydraulics, implements, operator controls, safety systems and connectivity must work together.

Control Communication Hydraulics Diagnostics Connectivity
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

Off-Highway Vehicle Control Architecture

A connected architecture integrates vehicle control, sensors, powertrain, hydraulic functions, operator interfaces and telematics into one machine platform.

Off-highway vehicle control architecture integrating mobile ECU, sensors, CAN J1939, hydraulics, HMI and telematics
Sensors
Mobile ECU
Vehicle Network
Hydraulic Control
Operator HMI
Telematics
VEHICLE COMMUNICATION

CAN J1939 & CANopen Vehicle Networks

Reliable communication is fundamental to distributed control across modern off-highway machines.

SAE J1939 is widely used for powertrain and vehicle communication, while CANopen can support distributed implement control, sensors, actuators and I/O.

SAE J1939
CANopen
CAN Bus
Distributed I/O
Diagnostics
ECU Integration
CAN J1939 and CANopen vehicle network connecting ECUs, HMI, sensors, controllers and distributed I/O
HYDRAULIC INTELLIGENCE

Electro-Hydraulic Mobile Machine Control

Electronic control combined with hydraulic power enables precise, repeatable and intelligent machine movement.

Electro-hydraulic mobile machine control integrating hydraulic pumps, proportional valves, sensors, ECU and operator HMI

Hydraulic Power

Pumps, motors, cylinders and load-sensing systems.

Proportional Control

Electronic valve control for precise machine movement.

Sensor Feedback

Pressure, position, temperature, angle and speed.

Closed-Loop Control

Coordinated electronic and hydraulic machine functions.

Rugged operator HMI and machine control system for off-highway construction and mobile equipment
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE

Put the Right Information in the Operator's Hands

Rugged HMIs provide operators with a clear view of machine condition, operating modes, alarms, diagnostics and control functions.

Machine Status
Real-Time Diagnostics
Camera Integration
Alarm Management
Work Modes
Operator Settings
Joystick Control
Data Logging
CONNECTED MACHINES

Telematics & Connected Off-Highway Vehicles

Machine connectivity transforms operating data into visibility for fleet management, maintenance, diagnostics and operational decision-making.

Off-highway vehicle telematics connecting construction and agricultural machines with GNSS, cloud monitoring and remote diagnostics

GNSS Tracking

Machine location, movement and operational visibility.

Remote Diagnostics

Monitor machine condition and diagnostic information remotely.

Fleet Management

View utilization, availability and machine activity.

Maintenance Intelligence

Use operating information to support maintenance planning.

NEXT-GENERATION MOBILE MACHINES

Electric & Autonomous Off-Highway Vehicles

Electrification, intelligent sensing and advanced machine control are changing the architecture of off-highway vehicles.

Electric machines introduce batteries, traction motors, inverters and thermal-management systems, while autonomous functions can combine GNSS, cameras, radar, LiDAR, perception and machine actuation.

Battery Systems Traction Motors Power Electronics LiDAR Radar Camera GNSS Machine Control
Electric autonomous off-highway vehicle with battery powertrain, LiDAR, radar, cameras, GNSS and intelligent machine control
APPLICATIONS

Automation for Different Machines, Industries & Terrains

The same fundamental control technologies can be engineered around very different off-highway vehicle applications.

Off-highway vehicle applications including excavators, loaders, mining trucks, tractors, harvesters, cranes, forklifts and telehandlers
Excavators
Wheel Loaders
Dump Trucks
Tractors
Harvesters
Cranes
Forklifts
Telehandlers
Mining Equipment
Special Vehicles
TECHNOLOGY STACK

From Sensors to Connected Fleet

01

Sensing

Pressure, position, temperature, speed, angle, IMU, radar, LiDAR, cameras and GNSS.

02

Control

Mobile ECU, VCU, distributed controllers, I/O and application-specific control logic.

03

Actuation

Electro-hydraulic valves, pumps, motors, cylinders and electric drives.

04

Connectivity

CAN J1939, CANopen, Ethernet, cellular connectivity, GNSS and telematics.

ENGINEERING APPROACH

From Machine Requirement to Integrated Control

Successful mobile automation begins with understanding the machine, its operating environment and the required functional behaviour.

01

Requirement Study

Understand machine functions, environment, loads and operating requirements.

02

Architecture

Define controllers, I/O, networks, sensors and interfaces.

03

Control Design

Develop machine logic, hydraulic control and operating sequences.

04

HMI & Diagnostics

Develop operator controls, visualization and diagnostic functions.

05

Integration

Integrate powertrain, hydraulics, controls and vehicle networks.

06

Testing

Validate machine behaviour, diagnostics and system performance.

WHY NEO TECHNOLOGIES

A System-Level Approach to Mobile Machine Automation

Off-highway automation requires more than programming a controller. It requires an understanding of controls, communications, instrumentation, hydraulics, operator interaction and machine operation.

Engineering Focus

Architecture built around the machine and application requirement.

Integrated Technologies

Control, networking, hydraulics, HMI and connectivity engineered together.

Scalable Architecture

Platforms that can evolve with additional functions and connectivity.

Practical Execution

Engineering decisions centered around real machine operation.

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TECHNICAL FAQ

Off-Highway Vehicle Automation FAQ

What is off-highway vehicle automation?

Off-highway vehicle automation applies electronic controllers, sensors, communication networks, hydraulic control, operator interfaces and software to control and monitor mobile machinery used outside conventional road applications.

What is SAE J1939 used for?

SAE J1939 is a CAN-based communication standard commonly used in heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles for communication between engine, transmission, vehicle and other electronic control units.

What is CANopen used for in mobile machines?

CANopen can be used to connect distributed controllers, sensors, I/O modules, actuators and implement-control devices within a mobile-machine architecture.

What is electro-hydraulic machine control?

Electro-hydraulic control combines electronic controllers and sensor feedback with hydraulic pumps, valves, motors and cylinders to achieve controlled machine movement and automated functions.

Can off-highway vehicles be remotely monitored?

Telematics systems can transmit machine information such as location, operating hours, diagnostics, utilization and selected performance parameters to remote monitoring platforms.

Which types of machines can use OHV automation?

Applications can include excavators, loaders, dump trucks, tractors, harvesters, cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, mining equipment and specialized mobile machines.