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The SmartAssist platform represents a significant step forward in the evolution of street cleansing.“ The traditional road sweeper is changing from being purely a piece of mechanical cleaning equipment into an intelligent, connected operating platform. The fundamentals still matter enormously, but they can now be combined with AI, sensing, automation, and data in a way that was not previously possible,” Angela affirms.
“ Bucher Municipal has a particularly strong platform from which to lead that change. In truck-mounted sweepers, we combine more than a century of UK sweeping heritage with decades of continuous V-series development, a dedicated engineering and manufacturing base in Dorking, and an innovation programme spanning simulation, alternative power, ADAS, and SmartAssist,” Gareth adds.“ Our ambition is not to add technology for technology’ s sake. It is to help customers achieve cleaner streets with greater consistency, quantifiable evidence, lower operational burden, and safer working conditions,” Martin emphasises, concluding our conversation.“ If we can combine that with machines that continue to deliver the durability and whole-life value the sector expects, then we believe we can continue setting the benchmark for the next generation of truck-mounted sweeping.” ■
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