12.11. Maintenance and Lifecycle Management of ACVs

Try these first

1. 1.

   What strategy uses IoT to predict failures in ACVs?

   Hint

   Think about how we can be proactive regarding vehicle maintenance.

2. 2.

   What does self-diagnosis allow ACVs to do?

   Hint

   Consider how a car might alert you to a problem without a mechanic.

3. 3.

   What does predictive maintenance utilize to avoid equipment failures?

   • Fixed schedules
   • Machine learning and IoT
   • Manual inspections

   Hint

   What technology helps in seeing trends that could indicate problems?

4. 4.

   True or False: Remote troubleshooting requires technicians to be on-site to fix an ACV.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider whether all fixes need a technician’s presence.

5. 5.

   Design a plan using predictive maintenance for an ACV fleet working on a major construction project. How would you use IoT data to optimize performance?

   Hint

   Think about how often machines are used and what data you would need.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of automated reporting on construction site efficiency. What would be the workflow when a critical issue is detected in an ACV?

   Hint

   Consider how alerts can streamline workflows in a busy site.