may 2019 robots in mining - bergforsk
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MAY 2019
Robots in miningAutonomous operationsViggo Stenholm – Sales Manager, Mine Automation
Artificial Intelligence is key technology enabler for autonomous operations
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Human
Systems designed by experts
+ Intuition
+ Creativity
+ Expertise
– Computation
Artificial
Knowledge learned from data
– Intuition
– Creativity
– Expertise
+ Computation
Augmented
Amplifying human potential
Experts supported by algorithms
Several aspects to consider on road map to autonomous operations
May 22, 2019 Slide 3
Mine operation
Production
Electrification& Worksite
Logistics
Paper basedwork order
Digitalwork order
Autonomousmine
Work ordermanagement
Work placeawareness
RemoteControl
MonitoringEquipment
Smart loadmanagement
IntelligentDistribution
AdaptiveInfrastructure
Shift levelscheduling
Automaticscheduling
ResourceScheduling
Resource optimization
RoutingAdvisory
Integrated Control
Equipment-level control
LocalControl
ActiveSafety
Adapt to conditions
Resource routing
ResourceInventory
Whole mine optimization
OptimizedPlanning
ReliablePower Grid
EfficientPower grid
Increased:TransparencyProductivitySafety Efficiency
CoordinatedControlAnalytics
Some ABB Ability product examples
May 22, 2019 Slide 4
Process efficiency
Flotation Optimizer
Recovery increase by 1 - 3% // Reagent usage down 30%
Energy efficiency
Ventilation Optimizer
40% reduction of mine ventilation energy
Equipment efficiency
Smart sensor
Let you know when it's time for a service
Makes use of algorithms for autonomous operations
ABB’s remote control for mining is a distributed control system that utilizes network for transferring images and control signal in real time.
Remote control enables business to centralize workforce to safe control room environment, thus reducing unnecessary risk and travel time.
– Distributed, add RCO’s or RCS’s without having to rebuild infrastructure. – RCS can be used for controlling different applications, train loading, filling
stations, mine hoists. – Multi-vendor Rock breaker boom systems controlled from the same
station.
Rock breakerMine Remote Control Station
May 22, 2019 Slide 5
Robots for mining
May 22, 2019 Slide 6
Robot charger Profiler
Robot driven mapping and inspectionsPilot in 2019
Autonomous charging of tunnel facePrototype PoC test on site Q3 2019
Robot charger
May 22, 2019 Slide 7
Tasks performed1. Pick up cassette with detonator with signal tube2. Prepare primer3. Assemble detonator and primer into a package4. Insert the package at the end of the hose5. Find right hole and insert the hose6. Fill the hole with emulsion7. Extract full length of signal tube from cassette8. Drop the cassette for recycling9. Next hole 10. Prepare for transport
Autonomous charging of tunnel faces
Pilot prototype 2019
Robot driven mapping and inspection
May 22, 2019 Slide 8
FeaturesDigital 3D map generation with mm accuracyChange detectionVolume estimationClassification of itemsMesh generationIdentify missing items or new items in the mapAccurately estimate volume of material removedIdentify infrastructure, sticks/posts, walls,hanging-wall, floor, unknown featuresDetailed surface creation
Profiler with mapping pod
Pilot in 2019
