Spot at Mariana Minerals | Boston Dynamics
A Mariana Minerals representative describes how the company uses Spot at its Copper One facility near Moab, Utah, for mining data collection, inspections, and worker safety.
In this talk
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Mariana Minerals’ software approach
Mariana Minerals brings field sensor data into a software system for storage, analysis, and visibility for operators. The company uses that information to support decisions and improve operations.
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Copper One’s copper process
At Copper One near Moab, Utah, the company extracts ore from a sedimentary deposit, crushes it, and places it on a leach pad. It then refines the copper into cathodes that are 99 percent pure for sale to customers.
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Spot for mine data and inspections
The representative first encountered Spot while pursuing a PhD and developing LiDAR scanning for underground mines. The initial planned application is plant inspections, which currently require operators to spend considerable time walking the site.
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Keeping people clear of hazards
The company wants to use Spot to reduce the need for people to enter hazardous areas. Automating inspection work could free operators to focus on more valuable tasks while reducing their exposure to danger.
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Operators shape future uses
The representative expects on-site teams to identify useful applications that the company has not yet considered. Operators have already shown enthusiasm when exploring Spot solutions, and their ideas may guide future deployments.
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