News "Remote snowplow" to the aging of the first demonstration experiment in Fukushima Prefecture and reduce the burden

Snow removal work performed by remotely moving the remote control system (upper) of snowplowed vehicles provided in the facility

　Showa -mura published a demonstration experiment to operate a remote snow removal vehicle on the 25th to the press.An unmanned vehicle did snow removal work smoothly.This is the first attempt by local governments in the prefecture that utilizes NTT DOCOMO's communication lines, reducing the burden on snow removal workers, aiming to solve the problem as a solution to issues such as aging and shortage of hands.The 1987 (Showa 62) 1987 (Showa 62) tire doser was installed with a control device and camera, and it was moved from the remote operation room provided in the village facility.A part of the village road was blocked, and the usefulness and safety of snow removal work were confirmed with vehicles that enable remote control.Utilized the sustainable development support grant of the depopulated area of the country.Six TV monitors are lined up in the remote control room, and a switch to run the handle, accelerator, brake, and snow removal blades are provided."At first, I felt uncomfortable at first, unlike the actual car, but I realized that I was sensational," said Toshiyuki Watanabe (56), a village staff who actually performed remote operations.Showa -mura is designated as a special heavy snowfall area, and snow removal on roads, including living roads, is indispensable for protecting the lives of residents.As of the government office, as of the 25th, the snowfall is 2 meters and the snowfall has exceeded 13 meters, and the village has set up a heavy snowfall countermeasure headquarters."The struggle with snow is a major issue for the village. From the next fiscal year, I would like to repeat a more accurate demonstration experiment."