In one of the biggest investments in automation technology by the rental industry, United Rentals on Dec. 17 announced that it has entered into a partnership with 5D Robotics to install driverless control systems on equipment in its rental yards.
“We’re very excited to be moving forward with 5D Robotics,” said Helge Jacobsen, United Rentals vice president, in a statement. “Seeing this reliable, safe, autonomous vehicle technology function in our rental yards has been an eye-opener.”