Systems for Remote Scaling
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Mittuniversitetet - Avdelningen för informationssystem och –teknologi (IST) |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 800 000 |
| Project duration | March 2020 - June 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme for Swedish mining and metal producing industry - SIP Swedish Mining Innovation |
| Call | Towards a sustainable development in the mining and metal extraction industry |
Purpose and goal
Remote operation of the scaling in mining enables improved safety, productivity and more attractive workplaces. The project has developed a Remote Operation System for Scaling (ROSS) with visual and auditive feedback in an operational mine and have assessed durability, scaling performance, and quality of experience. Furthermore, an Augmented ROSS (AROSS) has been developed in a mine-like lab with latest augmented telepresence technology to support the operator with removal of the occluding boom and virtual perspectives. Assessments show approved scaling and a good experience.
Expected results and effects
A modular remote operation system for scaling (ROSS) has been developed and assessed in a production area in a mine, with approved scaling and a good experience; TRL7 reached. Augmented ROSS (AROSS) has been developed and assessed in a mine-like lab, with benefits shown; TRL4 reached. The project´s research, development and innovation have thus taken the next step for remote scaling, towards Boliden´s long-term goal of operating the mine 24-7 without people in dangerous areas; it has contributed to a safer and more attractive work environment.
Planned approach and implementation
Boliden and Jama have in close collaboration developed and assessed ROSS, an industry-oriented system (TRL7). Mid Sweden University has focused on AROSS, a more research-oriented system (TRL4). Communication between parties has been close, and the analysis of results has been useful for the project´s outcome. Secondary school pupils contributed in a workshop with ideas on future mining. The project has been able to benefit from the specific knowledge and experience that each partner possesses, and has contributed to a valuable exchange between industry and academia.