Future tech report : Heavy Duty Drills
information that provides an overall “ big picture ” of the mine site .
The system enables users to implement remote control , semiautonomous or fully autonomous mining equipment . The Mine Star System makes next-generation mining a reality with systems for drilling , hauling , dozing and underground operations .
Another company integrating autonomous systems is Sandvik . The company ’ s AutoMine ® Product offer automation for both surface and underground mining applications . The system covers fleet automation ,
‘ Caterpillar ’ s Cat MineStar System , which integrates all automated systems in one , incorporates machine data , tracking and management information that provides an overall “ big picture ” of the mine site ’
Sandvik ’ s AutoMine ® Product
single equipment automation , process management including manual production and equipment monitoring for whole equipment .
AutoMine ® has the proven capability of operating single heavy-duty machines for surface or underground mines . It can simultaneously monitor movements of a fleet of driverless loaders or trucks hundreds of miles below surface .
Automation continues to reshape one of the world ’ s most labor-intensive industries and the future lies in integration .
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