Construction vehicles controlled by teleoperation
Introduction
Automated mining involves the elimination of human labor from the mining process.[1] The mining industry is transitioning towards automation. It can still require a lot of human capital, particularly in the third world where labor costs are low, so there is less incentive to increase efficiency. Automated mining is a general term that refers to two types of technology. The first type of mining automation refers to the automation of processes and software; The second type deals with applying robotic technology to mining vehicles and equipment.
Mine automation software
In order to gain greater control over their operations, mining companies can implement mining automation software or processes. The reports generated by mine automation software allow managers to identify productivity bottlenecks, increase accountability, and better understand return on investment.
Mining equipment automation
Contenido
En respuesta a las preocupaciones acerca de cómo mejorar la productividad y la seguridad en la mina, algunas compañías mineras están recurriendo a la automatización de equipos que consiste en hardware robótico y tecnologías de software que convierten vehículos o equipos en unidades mineras autónomas.
La automatización del equipo de la mina viene en cuatro diversas formas: teledirigido, teleoperación, ayuda del conductor, y automatización completa.
Remote control
Remote control mining equipment usually refers to mining vehicles such as excavators or bulldozers that are controlled with a handheld remote control. An operator is in line of sight and uses the remote control to perform normal vehicle functions. Because the visibility and feel of the machine are greatly reduced, the productivity of the vehicle is generally also reduced when using remote control. Remote control technology is generally used to allow mining equipment to operate in hazardous conditions, such as unstable terrain, blast areas or in high risk areas of falling debris, or underground mining. Remote control technology is generally the least expensive way to automate mining equipment, making it an ideal entry point for companies looking to test the viability of robotic technology in their mine.