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Xpanner releases X1 Piling R6 autonomous piling robot

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Xpanner has released the X1 Piling R6 fully autonomous piling robot for autonomous installation of posts at utility-scale solar and battery energy storage sites, with one operator supervising during operation. The system is based on the Everstar R6 tracked chassis and relies on high-precision GNSS and onboard sensors to navigate autonomously to pile positions. It can drive piles up to 23 feet (7.0 meters) long, with a maximum driving depth of 15.7 feet (4.8 meters), and is equipped with a 97 kW engine and a hydraulic hammer with up to 1,260 J of impact energy. After the operator uploads a work plan, the machine is guided to the work row via a remote-control interface. In terms of business model, customers purchase or lease the robot and pay a monthly subscription for the automation software per enabled technology; Xpanner handles initial installation, calibration, operator training and technical support, while the contractor provides the on-site equipment operator. The above functions and effects come from Xpanner's release claims.