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Low-Cost SLAM System for Indoor Mapping

Researchers developed a low-cost SLAM system using a stereo camera for indoor mapping and localization. This system, capable of identifying larger objects, offers a practical solution for applications like cleaning and security, leveraging affordable technology without the need for external sensors.

24 Jul 2024

Advancing Robotic Technology in Coal Mining

Researchers proposed an advanced framework for robotic technology systems in coal mining operations to enhance safety, efficiency, and intelligence. They conducted a comprehensive review of coal mining robots, highlighting achievements, innovations, and challenges.

22 Apr 2024

Volvo Autonomous Solutions Removes Safety Driver at Brönnöy Kalk

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) achieves industry-first milestone with the removal of the safety driver in an active commercial mining operation at Brönnöy Kalk mine in Velfjord, Norway.

1 Sep 2023

Avebury Launches into the Future with RCT’s Automation

The Avebury nickel sulphide project has come out of care and maintenance after 10 long years and has stepped into the future of mining with the help of RCT.

17 Aug 2023

ASI Mining Collaborates with Epiroc to Expand Mobius Autonomy Platform for Drills Application

ASI Mining LLC is expanding its Mobius® autonomy platform to include Mobius for Drills application in collaboration with Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC. Similar to ASI Mining's Mobius for Haulage and Mobius for Blasting programs, Mobius for Drills further expands ASI's Mobius Traffic Management platform to now include integration of drills.

20 Jan 2022

A Prototype of Autonomous Underground Drilling Robot Developed for Urban Environments

This robotic system is composed of two main elements: a surface vehicle with a geo-radar that is used to scan the ground, so that subterranean obstacles can be detected; and an autonomous underground robot that does the drilling work.

26 Feb 2021

Using Robots to Improve the Efficiency and Productivity of Iron Ore Mines

The use of robots in the iron ore industry is improving the efficiency and productivity of iron ore mines, and also reduces operational costs.

10 Sep 2020

Emesent Launches Autonomy for Beyond-Line-of-Sight Underground Drone Flight

Emesent, a drone autonomy company, today announced a major breakthrough in the journey to fully autonomous flight systems, with the launch of Autonomy Level 2 (AL2) technology for Hovermap.

From Emesent Pty Ltd 13 Jul 2020

Improved Mole-Bot Could be Used for Space Exploration and Mining

Mole-bot, a drilling biomimetic robot designed by KAIST, boasts a stout scapula, a waist inclinable on all sides, and powerful forelimbs.

8 Jun 2020

Autonomous Underwater Robot to Explore Abandoned Mines

An international team of scientists, including scientists from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), is creating a new tool that will enable scientists to investigate and appraise mines so as to learn if it is economically feasible to re-open them.

10 Jul 2019