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In this channel, we demonstrate our advancements regarding the development of a prototype self-operating excavator.

So far, we have;
- developed our chain motion-control system
- developed our arm motion-control system
- with the help of *Virtual Vehicle*, validated our control systems on simulation
- validated our control systems on a 1:14 scale model excavator
- transformed a regular mechanical-valve controlled hydraulic 14 ton *Hidromek* 's LC140  excavator into a 'drive-by-wire' excavator
- enabled remote-control capability on the LC140
- deployed motion sensors on the arm joints and chains of the excavator
- transferred our control systems on the excavator and started first self-excavation tests
- deployed  GNSS (with RTK capability for enhanced accuracy) and IMU sensors for localization and started first navigation tests
- deployed LIDAR sensor on the excavator and started object detection tests