With the rapid development of technology, the demand for robotics and unmanned systems is growing rapidly. Many universities are now introducing courses and research programs related to autonomous technology to prepare students for future engineering challenges.

Following the purchase of an ME15 mini excavator from our company in 2024 by the School of Mechanical Engineering of Dalian University of Technology for unmanned machinery education, the university’s School of Automation has now purchased another ME10 mini excavator for autonomous machine technology training and research.

The ME10 mini excavator is powered by a lithium battery system, which supplies energy to the working motors, proportional electromagnetic hydraulic control valves, and various sensors, including inclination sensors, pressure sensors, flow sensors, and cable displacement sensors.

The machine supports unmanned operation control through an industrial computer system. At the same time, it is equipped with a local electronic control handle, allowing students to perform traditional machine operation and understand the relationship between manual control and autonomous control systems.

Through integration with unmanned control software, the ME10 also supports simulation-based learning, providing students with a practical platform to study robotics, intelligent control, sensor applications, and autonomous machinery technologies.

By combining real engineering equipment with advanced automation technology, this project helps bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical applications, supporting the development of future engineers in the field of intelligent machinery.