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can you explain the issue with logging + tandem adjustment?

• nimbius 3y ago
  Even if autonomous trucks managed to handle digital logging they'll still get stopped for inspection due to weather, traffic, and load size. The rear tandem adjustment takes place on the trailer and is mandatory for safe operation so, youre building autonomous trailers too (no one is).
  • tgsovlerkhgsel 3y ago
    How difficult would it be to build a semi-autonomous system where e.g. the forklift operator (or whoever else is involved in unloading/loading/connecting the trailer) performs the manual actions on the trailer while the robo-tractor does the parts that require driving?
• greenyoda 3y ago
  An explanation of tandem adjustment (with diagrams) can be found here: https://www.bigtruckguide.com/know-how-to-slide-your-tandems/ https://www.bigtruckguide.com/know-how-to-slide-your-tandems... It involves moving the trailer's rear axles forward or backward based on the load's weight distribution.
  • eru 3y ago
    Interesting! Seems like something that should be pretty amenable to automation, especially if you can modify the truck.