Posted by Paul Moore on sixth September 2024
DOK-ING showcased its modern electrical robotic NRE fleet and its newest product, a VR coaching simulator, at Electra Mining Africa, held from 2-6 September on the Expo Centre, Johannesburg. It says this largest mining truthful in Africa served as the best stage for DOK-ING’s 100 m² stand with a staff of 12 specialists attending, together with members of the Administration Board, Gross sales and Program Managers and Engineers.
Guests have been capable of see stay all three NRE fleet groundbreaking robotic techniques. The NRE Dozer, NRE Help Rig, and NRE Drill Rig cutting-edge techniques have been specifically designed for platinum, chrome and gold extraction. Guests on the sales space additionally had the possibility to check out a VR simulator.
The NRE fleet consists of three robotic techniques: NRE dozer, NRE Help Rig and NRE Drill Rig which seamlessly full the drilling, cleansing, and anchoring processes. The NRE expertise allows mechanised exploitation in ultra-low profiles (0.9 m to 1.7 m), rising security, productiveness, and extra ore focus resulting in much less waste and extra selective extraction whereas lowering capital funding, much less rock is excavated, which may scale back prices as in excessive profiles extra rock is eliminated, rising prices. With the event and manufacturing of NRE, DOK-ING “is increasing its product vary and bringing innovation to the mining business and pushing the boundaries of the effectivity of mining strategies.”
The NRE fleet is remotely managed, eliminating the necessity for personnel in unsecured areas. The totally automated roof drilling and supporting operations additional improve operator security, making certain a safer and extra environment friendly mining course of.
DOK-ING’s distinctive modern NRE, measuring simply 65 cm tall, are designed to navigate the world’s most difficult mines. The electrical drive eliminates noise and impression of exhaust gases in confined areas and reduces the carbon footprint of the general exploitation course of. Mechanisation of the manufacturing course of will increase manufacturing effectivity improves occupational situations and drastically reduces dangers for employees.
DOK-ING’s NRE fleet can deal with slopes of as much as 22°, surpassing the ten° restrict of wheeled machines, and offering the underground mining business with new alternatives. Luka Petro, Mining Program Supervisor at DOK-ING, famous: “The power to function on greater slopes opens up entry to deposits that typical machines can’t attain or would make unprofitable. This flexibility not solely enhances mine design but in addition results in vital value financial savings.”
Utilisation of VR expertise is revolutionising underground mining by enhancing security, and operational effectivity whereas lowering coaching value. Machine operators can practise on the NRE Dozer Robotic System in a managed digital atmosphere, refining their abilities and lowering errors earlier than dealing with actual gear.
Situation-based coaching improves proficiency and minimises dangers. DOK-ING’s VR coaching module permits exploration of digital mining websites, aiding in better-informed selections and machine utilisation. Additionally they simulate hazardous conditions, serving to miners study to reply with out publicity to hazard. VR additionally facilitates distant collaboration and presents cost-effective coaching by lowering the necessity for bodily services.
Guardiaris, a Slovenian firm specialising in superior coaching simulators for navy, police, and civil sectors, has partnered with DOK-ING to develop a cutting-edge VR coaching simulator. Their modern expertise leverages digital actuality and digital instruments to create extremely lifelike and safe coaching environments, permitting customers to apply in immersive, life-like situations whereas making certain most security.
Underground mining stays extremely hazardous, with dangers like cave-ins, poisonous gases whereas the bodily calls for, lengthy shifts, and dirt publicity contribute to musculoskeletal accidents and respiratory ailments. Regardless of advances in security, these dangers persist. Petro famous: “Nonetheless, DOK-ING’s underground mining robotic techniques improve security and effectivity, whereas VR expertise trains operators to remotely management these techniques successfully earlier than getting into the mines.”
