The wirelessly controlled truck is a reality

The Tele Radio PUMA makes child's play of steering outside the cab, thanks to a custom transmitter, without compromising safety.

The applications of wireless controls are expanding all the time. Tele Radio is a leader in developing, manufacturing and selling these systems for the industry. Since 2019, for example, Tele Radio has been cooperating with several Volvo sites for advanced radio control of trucks with an external steering interface (Exter). There are already successful, operational systems in Scandinavia and Spain. The steering system uses the Tele Radio PUMA system, which is fully compatible with the Volvo Exter interface. The receiver is connected directly to the truck's BB-CAN, making installation simple and using as few components as possible.

Flexibility, overview and security

The driver can control his truck outside the cab, remotely. This provides flexibility, overview and therefore safety. The remote control is also efficient because one person can now do the work of two. The Tele Radio PUMA can be programmed for any type of motor vehicle. The truck in the picture can drive forward and backward up to 10 km/h, stop, start and turn. All safety systems built into the truck continue to function. It is also possible to program the controls of the overhead crane. Many truck manufacturers are working on interfaces for external control. Tele Radio is working closely with them to respond quickly to this trend.   

More information can be found at:
www.tele-radio.com/nl/remote-controlled-trucks-reality-in-industrial-quality