Technology scan
36technology profiles
Map the options
We profiled established providers and promising startups using white papers, case studies, expert interviews and direct outreach.
Case Study · Technology Scouting
Retrofitting construction fleets for autonomy.
A global energy company wanted retrofit kits that let its construction machinery and vehicles operate semi-autonomously or autonomously. We scanned established providers and startups, scored the best options and helped set up a site pilot.
The Client
The client is a global energy company with large construction operations and investment teams looking for new technology opportunities. It needed to decide which retrofit technologies to procure, test and deploy, and where to invest, partner or develop.
The Challenge
Automate existing fleets.
Pick kits that fit operations.
Retrofit kits had to meet demanding operational, technical and environmental requirements, and the findings also had to inform investment, acquisition and R&D decisions. Prescouter was asked to map and assess the options.
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Operations
Deployable kits
Technologies ready for use on active construction sites.
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Investment
Venture opportunities
Startups with potential for investment, development or acquisition.
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Economics
The business case
The value of deploying a semi-autonomous or autonomous fleet.
Our Approach
Scouting the market through research and vendor outreach.
Scoring matrix
5scoring criteria
Shortlist the best
Profiles were scored on readiness, supported equipment, connectivity, sensing and localization, and level of autonomy.
Vendor outreach
6RFQs issued
Move to a pilot
RFQs went to 6 companies for a one-month pilot on an active construction site, backed by a fleet net present value model.
The Outcome
From a technology scan to a site pilot.
Prescouter gave the client a solid foundation to assess technologies, players and novel solutions, share that knowledge across the organization and run an on-site pilot with a vendor, supported by a net present value case for fleet deployment.
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Pilot
An on-site trial
A one-month pilot with a vendor on an active construction site.
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Business case
Fleet NPV model
The financial case for deploying autonomous machinery at scale.
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Knowledge
Shared across levels
A report the client could distribute throughout the organization.
Autonomy does not have to start with new machines. Often the fastest path runs through the fleet you already own.
Let’s Talk
What could autonomy do for your sites?
Find, compare and pilot the technologies that fit your operations. Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you get there.
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