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Sensing
Pressure, position, temperature, speed, angle, IMU, radar, LiDAR, cameras and GNSS.
Off-Highway Vehicle Automation and Mobile Machine Control
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.
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.
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
HYDRAULIC INTELLIGENCE
Electro-Hydraulic Mobile Machine Control
Electronic control combined with hydraulic power enables precise, repeatable and intelligent machine movement.
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.
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.
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.
APPLICATIONS
Automation for Different Machines, Industries & Terrains
The same fundamental control technologies can be engineered around very different off-highway vehicle applications.
Excavators
Wheel Loaders
Dump Trucks
Tractors
Harvesters
Cranes
Forklifts
Telehandlers
Mining Equipment
Special Vehicles
TECHNOLOGY STACK
From Sensors to Connected Fleet
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Control
Mobile ECU, VCU, distributed controllers, I/O and application-specific control logic.
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Actuation
Electro-hydraulic valves, pumps, motors, cylinders and electric drives.
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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.
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Requirement Study
Understand machine functions, environment, loads and operating requirements.
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Architecture
Define controllers, I/O, networks, sensors and interfaces.
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Control Design
Develop machine logic, hydraulic control and operating sequences.
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HMI & Diagnostics
Develop operator controls, visualization and diagnostic functions.
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Integration
Integrate powertrain, hydraulics, controls and vehicle networks.
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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.