¶ Rottne harvester assist simulator
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Description: Rottne’s operator‑assistance approach is highly operator‑centric and forestry‑focused, enhancing skilled performance rather than introducing heavy automation. Its systems - such as crane damping, smooth hydraulic control, levelling, and stability assistance - reduce strain and improve precision in repetitive tasks, supported by strong ergonomics, visibility, and optional camera systems. While providing operator feedback for learning and productivity, control remains fully with the operator, making these tools well suited to contractor‑driven environments where reliability and acceptance are critical.
The Rottne simulator is equipped with a complete control and measurement system. This makes it possible to change machine settings and directly experience the change on the simulated machine. It is also possible to create different felling objects with production and operating follow-up, precisely as on a real Rottne machine.
The Rottne simulator comes with harvester functionality. Forwarder functionality is under development and will be offered as an update. The simulator switches between functions with a simple setting.
Virtual environment with different types of forest and terrain
The surroundings in the Rottne simulator cover an area of 300 x 300 metres with varying terrain and forest roads. The area consists of different stands with everything from dense thinning to final thinning and final felling. The tree species included are pine and birch that give good visibility and graphics. Tree dimensions and the mixture of tree species varies.
Different exercises and free driving
The Rottne simulator already features a number of exercises as a supplement to free operating. More exercises will be developed, designed for training new operators and mechanics.
Category: Safety & Worker Assistive Technologies
FWPA RD&E: 8.5
¶ Details
| Company | Country | Type | Website | Available in Australia? | Year | Status | Remarks | TRL | Employees | Colour | Inventors | Patent Model. |
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| Rottne | Sweden | Company | Link | Red |