More than 100 autonomous haul trucks outfitted with Pronto technology to be used worldwide

Based out of Silicon Valley, Pronto specializes in autonomous technology. The company recently shared its new agreement with Heidelberg Materials, an integrated manufacturer of building materials and solutions. 

The companies will collaborate to deploy Pronto's Autonomous Haulage System (Pronto AHS) to over 100 trucks operating at Heidelberg Materials sites worldwide over the next three years. Pronto will also become Heidelberg Materials' exclusive provider of autonomous technologies in North America.

Innovative technology for quarry operations 

Pronto AHS utilizes advanced artificial intelligence combined with a hardened camera system, avoiding costly, complex sensor technologies such as radar and lidar, resulting in a system that can be deployed in a matter of weeks at a fraction of the cost of competitive systems.

The global agreement follows the 2023 pilot of Pronto's technologies at Heidelberg Materials' quarry in Bridgeport, Texas, and the subsequent deployment of Pronto AHS at Heidelberg Materials' quarry in Lake Bridgeport, Texas, on a mixed OEM fleet of haul trucks.

"Implementing industry-leading technologies across our global footprint is an important driver of operational excellence and digital innovation at Heidelberg Materials," said Axel Conrads, chief technical officer and member of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials. "We are pleased to partner with Pronto, who stood out to us by delivering a reliable solution that will contribute towards improving our production efficiency, enhancing the safety of our employees, and accelerating our sustainability efforts."

"We set out to develop an AHS that could deliver industry-leading safety, performance, and economics in the quarry market," said Anthony Levandowski, CEO of Pronto. "Earning Heidelberg Materials' trust to go global with Pronto AHS is an incredible validation of our product and confirms that we have accomplished those goals."