Development of remote controlled forest machine. Final report; Kauko-ohjattavan harvennuskoneen kehittaeminen. Loppuraportti

The aim of the project was to develop the prototype for the forest machine for the first state thinning. The machine is light and it will reduce the damages of the ground compared to damages caused by normal forest machines. The prototype is operated by wireless remote controller and there is no cabinet. To improve driving in the forest, anti-slip wheel control system is used. To make working with the machine more efficient and easy, automatic and semiautomatic operations in workboom control are included. Compared to normal size forest machines the machine developed in the project can give more economic solution for first state thinning. (orig.)