Transformative developments in construction

In the trial conducted by the Norwegian–British artificial intelligence company Hive Autonomy, in collaboration with Veidekke and Telia, a robotic quadruped and an autonomous loader operated simultaneously within an active quarry and tunnel construction site. All machinery was controlled and monitored remotely from Veidekke’s headquarters, approximately 100 kilometers away.

This marks the first time that a four-legged robot and an autonomous loader have worked together in a real industrial environment. Hive Autonomy, founded in Norway and now headquartered in London, develops artificial intelligence systems that enable different types of machinery to collaborate autonomously.

Telia’s 5G network served as critical infrastructure for the pilot project. The dedicated network solution provided the low latency and reliability required for real-time control of autonomous equipment.

Effective real-time management of such machinery requires a network offering low and predictable latency, as well as robust coverage wherever the equipment operates. Telia’s new 5G Standalone (5G SA) network delivered this connectivity through the public mobile network, extending coverage even within the tunnels.