Case
World’s first autonomous snowploughs at airports.
Every winter, problems with snow lead to many delayed flights and stranded passengers all over the world. Autonomous snowploughs have now been tested for the first time at an airport in Norway as a way of clearing snow more effectively.
ClientYeti Move
IndustryAutomotive
ServicesSoftware & Cloud
Originally delivered by Semcon, now part of Knightec Group.
Background
Yeti Move is jointly owned by Knightec Group, Øveraasen and Husqvarna. The joint venture has, in cooperation with Semcon experts, developed an advanced system for management of autonomous vehicles which are used in environments with high requirements for safety, accuracy and reliability. The system is already tested at airports and in road construction, and there is great potential for more areas of application.
Challenge
Clearing snow at airports is absolutely crucial. Takeoff and landing runways must be completely clear of snow if flights are to depart and land on time. At present, airports always need to be prepared. They have to have staff on standby who can come in and clear snow whenever they are needed
Autonomous snowploughs transforming airport operations.
The autonomous snowplough system was tested at Norwegian airports, including Oslo, with the aim of increasing efficiency and reducing delays. The vehicles can operate in formation with high precision, clearing large areas regardless of weather conditions.
Knightec Group developed the control system enabling digital route patterns, real-time monitoring, and coordination via RTK GPS and wireless communication—demonstrating the potential of advanced autonomous solutions in complex environments.
Delivered Value
The solution delivers value by increasing operational efficiency and reducing delays in airport traffic. Autonomous snowploughs can work with high precision regardless of weather conditions and require less manual intervention, improving both safety and resource utilization. This results in more reliable airport operations, lower costs, and enhanced capacity to handle extreme weather conditions.
