Rock mining using drilling robots: the future of mining in the hands of technology

The mining industry around the world is looking for innovative ways to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve safety. In this regard, the use of drilling robots as an advanced technology has attracted much attention. With their unique capabilities, these robots can revolutionize the stone mining process.
Drilling robots: power, precision and safety together
• Power and speed: Drilling robots, with high power and speed, are able to dig deep and precise holes in all kinds of rocks. This is especially important in large and complex mines that require extensive excavations.
• Accuracy and control: Using advanced control systems, these robots are able to dig holes with high accuracy and according to predetermined patterns. This helps to reduce waste and increase mine productivity.
• Safety: By replacing human labor in dangerous mining environments, drilling robots significantly increase employee safety. Also, these robots reduce the probability of accidents by reducing human error.
• Cost reduction: The use of drilling robots helps reduce mining operating costs by increasing productivity, reducing waste, and improving safety.
• Ability to work in harsh conditions: these robots are able to work in harsh environmental conditions such as high or low temperatures, dust and humidity. This makes it possible to use them in different types of mines and conditions.
Applications of drilling robots in stone mines:
• Drilling blast holes: Drilling robots can dig blast holes in open and underground mines with high accuracy and speed.
• Digging exploratory holes: these robots can be used in the stages of mine exploration, to sample rocks and determine the quality and quantity of mineral deposits.
• Drilling drainage holes: In underground mines, drilling robots can be used to dig drainage holes and reduce the level of underground water.
Future vision:
As technology advances, drilling robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated and efficient. In the future, these robots are expected to play a more important role in the mining industry and help increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve the environmental sustainability of this industry.
References:
1. Baiden, G. N., & Xu, N. (2019). A review of automation in underground mining: State of the art and future trends. Minerals, 9(1), 14.
2. Dadhich, S. (2020). Robotics in mining: A review. Journal of King Saud University-Engineering Sciences, 32(1), 1-13.
Tags:
• Stone mining
• Drilling robots
• mine
• Building stone
• Technology
• Efficiency
• Sustainability
• the environment
• Safety
• automation