Analysis shows automation improves safety and productivity in mining, suggesting careful implementation is crucial.
In today’s environment, the mining industry is facing challenges such as increasing requirements for work safety, increasing productivity and optimizing costs. In this regard, automation and robotization of mining operations represent a promising solution to these challenges. The paper considers different types of automation - from existing software products, to industrial equipment and automated systems that allow specialists to control different processes in underground mine workings. In addition, the paper provides an overview of the world’s leading companies that produce various automation systems for underground mining operations. The paper emphasizes that it is necessary to carefully study both the benefits and risks of automation in order to make an informed decision about its implementation.
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