The pace of the technological development have been driving mining’s evolution. Seeing faster adoption of automation technologies and enablers at mining operations worldwide. Automation can realise lane assistance and adaptive cruise control, are becoming standard systems on new equipments. The underlying technologies of these automation capabilities, including controllers, sensors, algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI), etc., are becoming more mature, thus providing many opportunities for adoption into the mining industry.
Many miners have started to digitalize their processes, but the greatest optimization occurs when we can collectively break down silos, share data, and integrate solutions. To further this effort, Modular Mining is working towards integration with third-party technology partners, which will allow the company’s IntelliMine solutions and third-party systems (such as mine planning and payload monitoring systems, among others) to seamlessly share data with one another. Access to this previously unavailable third-party data will enable Modular Mining to streamline overall operational efficiency by enhancing the existing decision-making algorithms within a site’s IntelliMine technologies.
The advances in industrial computing and algorithm developments also allow AI and machine learning to be intelligent and make automatic actions without instruction for previously unsolvable production, safety related problems and maintenance.
Effective mining automation solutions require interoperability, as most mines have a mixed fleet of equipment. To support that customer need, Komatsu is leading the development of an ISO standard that will help make interoperability of automated equipment a reality. Together with Modular Mining’s OEM agnosticism and a focus on both safety and sustainability, we are confident these standards will support the delivery of improved solutions to meet customer and societal needs.
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