Komatsu offers a solution called the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). This system allows automation in hopes of benefiting mining operations. Most importantly, it takes operators away from dangerous situations. In terms of maintenance, they claim that the autonomous truck operation will result in 40% improvement in tire and brake life and a 13% reduction in overall maintenance on average.
References:
https://www.komatsu.com/en/site-optimization/smart-mining/loading-and-haulage/autonomous-haulage-system/
https://www.komatsu.com/newsroom/2022/komatsu-to-deploy-autonomous-haulage-system-at-los-bronces-copper-mine/
https://youtu.be/am0Dv_7YCok
https://youtu.be/6Nw7q0t2A9o
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This is going to be different
These trucks are definitely going to be a game changer…
We have had CAT Autonomous tipptrucks just outside off Bergen for som years now. All 8 trucks controld by the loader operator.
Front runner has been implemented in Australia for over a decade. They gave Rio tinto exclusive rights to the system, however that deal is coming to an end and now BHP are implementing it into there newest mine site in Western Australia, South Flank.
The trucks have auto Grease installed.
Komatsu has a "tier 1" tech on every autonomous mine site which monitors machine health and routes.
That's ok till it does not stop st stop sign Or does something else like cars do Hope safety first comes in play with a body in the truck
Operators of large haul trucks NEVER grease their machines, they have auto greasers and/or central service locations which can be manually greased.
They've had these for at least 3-4 years here in AU, the big wig office d**khead explained to us that they were working on 'machines that fix themselves', no doubt the marketing jingo intended for customers, doesn't go down so well in a room full of diesel mechanics.
I don't think that's come out yet, that is I interpret, a system of sensors and computers which measure wear or faults and provide a diagnosis, sort of like OBDII but further. Since it hasn't come out in 4 years I assume it has problems.
I'm not a big fan of giant companies who have dozens of office clowns for every man on the tools, who wouldn't even know what the company does if it wasn't for the fact they have to walk past the giant machines and parts when they park their cars.
There's something really sterile and clammy about a bunch of clowns in Perth cosplaying as miners in an air conditioned office while the real work is done by robots 1,000 miles away in the Pilbara.
You definitely won't have to pay those clowns $200,000/year.
What if the location has no signal / connection (rural area)?