Trucks without people improve the work in mines

Trucks without people improve the work in mines

Safety issues, employment difficulties and production and transport inefficiencies, especially in remote and rugged areas, pose significant challenges to the mining industry. Chihong T&E and Huawei have partnered to overcome these challenges, using autonomous vehiclesspecially designed for harsh conditions in open pit mines.

In a pilot project at the Nuzhang mine in China’s Yunnan province, autonomous trucks are successfully navigating steep slopes and narrow roads, significantly improving safety and operational efficiency.

Engineers have developed algorithms that allow autonomous trucks to effectively overcome complex traffic and weather conditions. The system coordinates autonomous and guided vehicles with remotely controlled excavators, ensuring high-quality and safe mine operation. Smart Huawei ICT systems adjust speed and control, while the Cloud platform organizes traffic and reduces congestion, facilitating the movement of vehicles. This technology addresses key challenges such as labor shortages and low productivity. At the same time, intelligent management of vehicles and fuel consumption reduces costs and ensures safety.

As autonomous mining develops, experts predict that more and more unmanned mines will emerge, streamlining operations even in the harshest conditions. Success in Junan mine plateau could pave the way for wider adoption of this technology in remote mines across China.

Smart Guardians: How AI Protects Wetlands

Huawei project Guardians in the Austrian National Park Nezidersko jezero – Seewinkel, helps to fight the loss of biodiversity by monitoring the reed ecosystem. The initiative is part of the Huawei program TECH4ALL. Using recording devices, he collects data on birds and amphibians, providing valuable insights into their habitats. With 70 built-in devices, the system continuously collects sound data. These are then analyzed using AI technology to recognize species based on their vocalizations.

Swamp (Huawei)

Reed habitats, crucial for endangered birds and migration routes, face the challenges of climate change and disturbed water levels. This leads to the deterioration of the ecosystem, first of all. With the help of data from Huawei devices, important information is collected about how birdsong adapts to weather conditions and the frequency of birds in the habitat during autumn migration. The data reveal the short-term and long-term effects of changes in habitat quality due to reed dieback. Project findings help implement adaptive conservation measures, including understanding the impact of climate change on local species. The goal is to protect the ecosystem for future generations.

Animals (Photo: Huawei)

Several phases of the project have been successfully completed, and AI now recognizes over 95 percent of species based on their vocalizations. The results of the research will enhance the conservation of Austria’s wetlands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and contribute to global initiatives for the protection of biodiversity.

Source: BIZLife

Photo: Huawei