CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH MEASURING SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION SITE MEASURING SYSTEM

DRIVE May 20, 2026
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The invention relates to a construction machine, in particular a grader, a dozer, or an excavator, the construction machine comprising a chassis, a steering, and a powertrain for driving the construction machine by the chassis, an earth-moving tool for working a terrain, and a measuring system having a first measuring unit that is configured for generating first measuring data in a first detection range and comprising at least a first camera and a first LiDAR scanner, the first LiDAR scanner configured for rotating a first measuring beam around a first axis and around a second axis non-parallel to the first axis with a rotating speed of at least 0.5 Hz with respect to each axis, an interface connecting the first measuring unit to a computer, wherein the computer is configured for, based on the first measuring data, at least one of generating a three-dimensional model of the terrain within the first detection range, identifying an obstacle or a person within the first detection range, and controlling at least one of the steering, the powertrain, and the earth-moving tool. The invention also relates to a construction site measuring system.

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