MineRover — intelligent underground transport

Orainic has partnered with National Coal Group Corp., a leader in the global coal mining industry, to develop MineRover — an intelligent underground transport system designed to revolutionise material handling in mining operations through autonomous tracking, real-time monitoring and advanced safety mechanisms.

Innovative technology for safer, smarter mining

MineRover raises operational efficiency and removes people from hazardous underground environments by combining intelligent personnel tracking, real-time obstacle detection and automatic load monitoring. The system delivers:

• Autonomous follow mode — UWB positioning and millimetre-wave radar let the rover track personnel automatically.
• Advanced safety systems — LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors and methane detection for safe navigation underground.
• Smart control and monitoring — an industrial-grade control unit with remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• Compliance with industry standards — pursuing explosion-proof and 3C safety certifications.

Driving innovation through collaboration

Next steps

Prototype testing is scheduled within six months, with full deployment anticipated within the year following rigorous validation and certification.