LOGAN — Autonomous Solutions Inc. has announced the launch of ASI Construction, a new business unit focused on automating heavy construction equipment. The announcement follows the company’s recent strategic shift away from mining and is backed by a partnership with Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group.
The Logan-based company is known globally for its Mobius® autonomous fleet management platform and more than 25 years of automation expertise. ASI Construction aims to deploy fleets of autonomous construction vehicles throughout the United States, helping meet growing demand for large-scale construction projects amid a persistent labor shortage.
“Especially in low to no population areas, automation of construction equipment is critical to address the chasm between ever-growing demands for heavy construction projects and the dwindling labor supply,” said ASI CEO Mel Torrie. “We are excited to be rapidly expanding into heavy construction.”
Founded in 2000 by engineers who transitioned technologies developed at Utah State University into the private sector, ASI has grown into one of the largest privately held robotics companies in the world. Its autonomous solutions—trusted by Fortune 500 firms in industries including agriculture, logistics, landscaping, and now construction—are designed to turn dirty, dull and dangerous work into safe, efficient and scalable operations.
ASI’s proprietary safety robotic hardware and software enables full autonomy for fleets of all sizes. The company operates from a 100-acre proving ground in the foothills of the Wellsville mountains, where it tests and refines its systems in real-world conditions.
The new construction-focused division will build on ASI’s longstanding partnerships with global manufacturers such as John Deere and CNH. Torrie said the firm’s exit from mining — via the sale of ASI Mining to Epiroc — has allowed it to redouble efforts in other off-road sectors, including agriculture and logistics.
According to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah ranks first in the nation for innovation capacity and outcomes, with strong ecosystems in aerospace, energy, and technology. While construction is not one of Utah’s five designated “innovation ecosystems,” the new ASI venture may signal a growing intersection between infrastructure development and the state’s innovation economy.