Hitachi welcomes AI technology update to Europe’s Machinery Directive

Leila Steed Editor, Demolition & Recycling International

01 February 2023

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) has announced that it is in favour of new safety rules, that have been proposed to help regulate the use of AI (artificial intelligence) technologies in construction and demolition equipment in the European Union.

Hitachi welcomes digital safety rules. (Photo: HCME)

The equipment manufacturer is supporting the new Machinery Regulation proposed by the European Commission.

The Machinery Regulation is a revision to the existing 2006 Machinery Directive, which was introduced to harmonise health and safety standards and technical specifications for equipment.

New safety rules…

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