Autopilot 3D

Technology & innovation

Shake things up with Mammoth – our cutting-edge self-driving machine that crafts the ice just right.

Pista di ghiaccio con un'automobile per la manutenzione del ghiaccio parzialmente visibile.

The Ice Master Innovation

With Autopilot 3D, WM technics is redefining ice maintenance: A system that cares for the ice fully autonomously and keeps the ice thickness automatically within the ideal range – a dream come true for ice professionals. This groundbreaking system not only finely tunes the ice surface but also plays a significant role in energy efficiency. Indeed, the thickness of the ice impacts energy consumption: every additional inch of ice leads to up to 6% more cooling needs. Autopilot 3D seamlessly blends technology with sustainability, merging toptier performance with an eco-friendly approach.

This revolutionary feature is exclusively found in the Mammoth machine.

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Desired ice thickness guaranteed

Max. energy efficiency

Flexible work management

Optimized service expenses

Sensore di parcheggio posteriore nero con lente e pulsante circolare.

Dettaglio di un veicolo elettrico con sensori e ruote.

Retro di un veicolo con luci gialle e rosse, filo nero e volante blu.

Autonomous

A machine for ice resurfacing that autonomously performs the entire sequence of tasks has the considerable benefit of allowing the Ice Master to merely observe the process from a safe distance.

Thus, you can focus on other essential tasks. The real advantage, however, is that continuously monitoring critical system parameters—such as water temperature, ice temperature, ice thickness, and air temperature—enables optimal machine performance in terms of ice quality and related operating costs.

By utilizing the latest technologies, such as an autopilot with an ice-thickness regulation system (laser leveling system), ease of use has significantly improved up to fully autonomous operation. This principle is already successfully applied in floor cleaning or lawn maintenance by so-called lawn robots.

The Ice Master Innovation

Uomo con smartphone davanti a un veicolo di manutenzione pista ghiaccio su un campo sportivo.

How it works

Equipped with Autopilot, our ice resurfacing machines redefine precision and efficiency. Sensors strategically placed on the machine and within the arena collaborate with an advanced computing unit, ensuring seamless autonomous operations. Experience punctual and precise ice maintenance every time and manage and customize operations effortlessly through your smartphone using Connect, with a variety of surface preparation patterns at your fingertips.

APP-controlled

The automated ice resurfacers from WM with autopilot can be comfortably controlled via a smartphone app.

That’s an autonomous machine – but what if it gets out of control? Once the desired machine has been linked to the mobile device, the display indicates the battery status as well as the water level, allowing users to set the most important parameters, such as blade depth, water dosage, and forward speed. These parameters can be modified and adapted at any time, even while the machine is running. The app also displays different cleaning patterns, from a quick clean to classic resurfacing. After selecting the desired setting and initiating the autopilot, the machine begins its operations, with the required duration viewable on the screen.

Optimal ice thickness

Thanks to the precise processing of the ice surface on accurately calculated tracks, the ice thickness can be optimally adjusted in all areas.
Since the ice layer acts as a thermal barrier between the playing surface and the cooling pipes, the thinner this layer is, the lower its thermal resistance. As a result, the same ice temperature can be achieved with less cooling power, which reduces both operating costs and environmental impact.

-6%

Cooling power for each centimeter less ice.