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Sandvik and Exyn join forces

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are partnering with Exyn Technologies Inc to drive the development of autonomous underground mining systems. The collaboration will entail research on how to apply and generate 3D views and perceptions of underground spaces autonomously, while leveraging the full potential of Sandvik’s AutoMine system.

The combination of Sandvik’s expertise in digital mining solutions and Exyn’s deep knowledge of autonomous aerial robot systems is one with great potential, reckons Patrick Murphy, President of Rock Drills & Technologies, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology: “We are committed to empowering a transformation to autonomy in underground mining. This partnership will open up unique benefits, build on our industry leading automation offering and drive faster decision-making in mining processes to seize new opportunities for improving production performance.

“Through this partnership we are working together to provide efficient solutions for mapping and visioning underground mines, which will make a substantial difference when it comes to mine locations that are hazardous, hard to reach or conventionally time-consuming to survey and inspect,” he continued.

Nader Elm, CEO and Co-Founder of Exyn Technologies said, “For the first time, customers will be able to map the entirety of their underground operations, even in dangerous GPS denied environments, while making mining safer and improving productivity. Through this partnership, we hope to empower efficient decision-making for customers and drive towards the vision of fully autonomous mining operations.”

Exyn Technologies is pioneering autonomous aerial robot systems for complex, GPS-denied environments. The company’s full-stack solution enables flexible deployment of single or multi-robots that can intelligently navigate and dynamically adapt to complex environments in real-time. For the first time, industries like mining, logistics, and construction can benefit from a single, integrated solution to capture critical and time-sensitive data in a safer, more affordable, and more efficient way.

Sandvik is a world leader in mining automation, implementing digital mining solutions for more than two decades. AutoMine covers all aspects of automation, from remote and autonomous operation of a single piece of equipment, to multi-machine control and full-fleet automation using automatic mission and traffic control capabilities. OptiMine is the most comprehensive solution for optimizing underground hard rock mining production and processes. It integrates all assets and people – including Sandvik and non-Sandvik equipment – delivering descriptive and predictive insights to improve operations.

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