Xidi Autonomous Driving made its debut at the Perth Tradie Expo, driving into Australia's mining heartland

Recently, Sidrive AI $CIDI (03881.HK)$ Xidi Autonomous Driving showcased its self-developed remotely operated excavator at the 2026 Perth Tradie Expo in Australia, drawing widespread attention with its innovative AI-powered remote operation solution and receiving prominent coverage from Australia's 7 NEWS.

This exhibition marks a significant step in Sidrive AI’s overseas market expansion and demonstrates the global competitiveness of China’s intelligent driving and remote-control engineering machinery technologies.

Remote operation feels 'just like playing a video game,' enabling precise operations from 2,000 kilometers away

At the expo, Sidrive AI’s remotely operated excavator became the center of attention. Operators sat comfortably in a control cabin, using multiple high-definition displays and control joysticks to precisely manage the excavator on-site from afar.

In an interview with 7 NEWS, a representative from Sidrive AI’s Smart Mining Division explained thatthe remote operation system supports ultra-long-distance operations exceeding 2,000 kilometers,user experience"It's just like playing a video game."Intuitive and convenient.

"We're not reducing staff numbers; instead, we're relocating workers from hazardous construction sites to safe remote control centers," said a company representative. This approach directly addresses the core challenges of labor shortages and workplace safety in Australia's construction and mining sectors.

This remote-controlled excavator is not an isolated technology demonstration, but a key component of Sidewiser's integrated "MetaMine®" solution. MetaMine is an evolving, comprehensive solution for intelligent and unmanned mining operations, centered on autonomous haul trucks, remotely operated excavators, and an unmanned dispatch platform, covering the full workflow from drilling and blasting to excavation and hauling.

69% of companies face labor shortages, making remote technology a critical breakthrough

Currently, 69% of Western Australian businesses cite labor shortages as the biggest barrier to their growth. Against this backdrop, Sidewiser’s remote excavation technology offers a timely and innovative solution.

This means future skilled workers could operate equipment from home, performing complex tasks while entirely avoiding high-risk on-site environments. Sidewiser’s remote excavator significantly reduces operators’ exposure to hazardous working conditions, as 7 NEWS noted in its report: "If you’re not in the danger zone, you won’t get hurt."

Attracting the younger generation and driving intelligent transformation across the industry

CIDI Intelligent Driving's remote-controlled excavator successfully attracted many young visitors to stop and try it out, thanks to its tech-forward design and gamified operating experience. A teenage participant at the event said, 'I'm really excited—this gives me a glimpse of what future jobs could look like.'

For the younger generation, CIDI Intelligent Driving's remote-control technology is critical. It reduces reliance on physical labor in future trades while maintaining efficiency and safety. Innovations like this can encourage more young people in Western Australia to enter skilled trades and help build a smarter, safer industry future.

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