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With the mining industry continuing to prioritise safety and efficiency , robotics and automation are taking on increasingly pivotal roles .

Robotic devices powered by artificial intelligence can perform a wide range of mining operations as well as ore sampling and rescuing trapped miners .

Alongside drilling and bolting mine roofs for improved stability , robotics can be used for underground mapping and mine navigation , machinery automation , position estimation and evaluation of mine-specific issues .

Whether it ' s deep underground , out in space or on the sea bed , robotics ' potential appears limitless .

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