MINING

Testing of industry-first, underground automated robot charger completed

Complete automation of drill and blast process in underground mines moves a step closer

 The ABB Robot Charger detects drilled holes in a rock face and installs explosive charges during mining operations

The ABB Robot Charger detects drilled holes in a rock face and installs explosive charges during mining operations

Blasting schedules in underground mines can vary, but the process takes place up to 15 times per day in larger mines. ABB Robot Charger automatically detects boreholes and fills them with charges without...

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