Norilsk Nickel began using a robot to create 3D models of mines

As it became known in September 2022, Norilsk Nickel began using a robot to create 3D models of mines. The system was developed at the MISIS University of Science and Technology.

The university has created a robotic platform "Mark," which will become part of a project to robotize production in Norilsk Nickel. The platform is adapted for use in underground mining passages. Its dimensions are 120x120x80 cm. High cross-country ability is ensured by the fact that each wheel has its own engine and vertical axis of rotation for turning, as well as a system for changing the clearance from 20 cm to 45 cm. The robot can move at a speed of 4 km/h.

Norilsk Nickel began using a robot to create 3D models of mines

The robot can be used to conduct surveying surveys. To do this, you need to install a lidar sensor on it, which will scan the space to create a three-dimensional model.

Another area of ​ ​ application is monitoring the state of air in the mine after blasting and accidents without human presence. According to the developers, this will increase the efficiency of mining up to 7%.

By September 2022, MISIS students are working on a robot remote control system and firmware for the main controller. The tests are carried out at the Rocky mine of Norilsk Nickel.

{{quote 'Currently, work is underway to create an IT solution to control this robotic platform, including developing firmware for the main controller. This robot is our contribution to the development of deserted technologies. This is a robotization of the mining process. The performance of routine, harmful and dangerous types of work falls on the shoulders of machines, without direct human participation in production is not expected, "Sergei Salikhov, First Vice-Rector of NUST MISIS, explained to Gazeta.Ru^[1] }}

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