Komatsu and Pronto bring Smart Quarry autonomy to smaller operations — a major step forward. The bigger question: will the industry insist on true openness and interoperability?

Pronto's acquisition of SafeAI unites two OEM-agnostic autonomy pioneers, creating a comprehensive platform from camera-only to ASIL D-certified systems. This consolidation raises questions about the future of open standards in mining automation while potentially strengthening the case for interoperable solutions. These elements are optimized for search while accurately representing the article's analytical perspective on the acquisition and its significance for the Open Auto