A revolutionary robotic system for crushing rock mass after blasting was jointly presented at the international exhibition "Rudnik" in Yekaterinburg by Norilsk Nickel and Reksoft.
According to the press service of Norilsk Nickel, the principle of operation of the installation is based on advanced technologies of machine vision and lidars.
The system independently recognizes the shape and size of the stones, determines the optimal impact point and controls the hydraulic hammer. At the same time, the possibility of manual or semi-automatic control remains.
Safety and efficiency are the main advantages of the new technology.
The robotic system, if necessary, eliminates the presence of people in the hazardous crushing area, works without downtime and determines the necessary impact points with high accuracy.
Practical application of the technology is planned for spring 2026. Pilot industrial tests will take place at the Komsomolsky mine, and in the future the system will be implemented at the Skalisty mine.
The economic impact of the technology's introduction promises to be significant. According to Jan Lupandin, project manager of the Norilsk Nickel Digital Technology Development Center, automation will significantly increase productivity, reduce downtime and optimize personnel costs.
An important advantage of the development is the use of fully Russian software compatible with equipment from various manufacturers. This makes the technology promising for further scaling in the mining industry.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau,Rough&Polished
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