Due to the extremely harsh and hazardous working conditions in mining operations, the development of unmanned operations has become an irreversible trend. In mining operations, personnel face numerous dangerous factors such as high temperatures, toxic gases, and collapses, posing significant safety risks. Therefore, removing personnel from these dangerous environments and adopting unmanned operations can significantly reduce accident risks and enhance operational safety. At the same time, traditional mining transportation operations require a large human workforce, with personnel needing professional training and certification, resulting in high costs. By introducing unmanned operations to achieve 24-hour continuous work, reliance on human labor can be reduced, lowering labor costs and improving operational efficiency. Additionally, unmanned operations use automated equipment to ensure the stability and consistency of the work process, reducing the impact of human factors on work quality, thereby improving operational quality and product standards.
Various environmental conditions in mining transportation present limitations; thus, unmanned transportation technology services become the fundamental solution. This technology meets the requirements for fully autonomous operation, efficient coordinated work, and intelligent scheduling of large-scale cluster operations across the entire “loading, transporting, unloading” process. Initially, ordinary industrial displays might meet preliminary scene usage requirements during human-machine interaction, but subsequent daily operations reveal numerous issues with such equipment: they lack good waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof performance, making them prone to failures in mines; they have delayed touch responses, severely impacting work efficiency; and they have a limited number of interfaces, making it difficult to connect multiple peripheral devices and achieve system integration. Therefore, a smart terminal with both stable ruggedness and functional expandability is necessary for applying unmanned operations in mining transportation.
The EM-I22J 2-in-1 rugged tablet/laptop by Emdoor Information complies with MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards and can withstand drops from 1.22 meters. It operates in extreme temperatures ranging from -20°C to 60°C. With its reliable high-level waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof performance, it can adapt to various complex road conditions and extreme environmental conditions in mines, ensuring uninterrupted mining transportation operations and reducing subsequent equipment maintenance costs.
Real-Time Intelligent Dispatching of Mining Vehicles:
Through precise GPS and Glonass satellite positioning and navigation functions, the EM-I22J receives real-time location information of mining vehicles, facilitating timely dispatch management to avoid collisions, thereby greatly improving the safety and efficiency of transportation operations.
Visual Management of Mining Vehicle Transportation:
The EM-I22J rugged tablet supports multiple wireless communication modes including 4G/5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, covering every corner of the mining area. Through interaction with the cloud control platform, it quickly uploads and shares mining vehicle operation data, achieving visual management of the entire transportation process.
Unmanned Transportation Integration Solution:
Unlike ordinary industrial displays, the EM-I22J features a wide range of interfaces (USB, HDMI, network port, serial port, 12PIN Pogo Pin, etc.) and high compatibility, allowing it to connect more operational equipment and systems. This enables diverse applications and simultaneous multi-tasking, forming a complete, efficient, and convenient unmanned transportation solution for mining areas.
Conclusion
By using Emdoor Information’s rugged industrial laptops, the efficiency of unmanned operations in mining transportation has been greatly enhanced. The stability and durability of the equipment are effectively ensured, no longer affected by environmental conditions leading to failures. The touch response is more sensitive, significantly improving work efficiency. The connection issues with multiple peripheral devices are resolved, achieving system integration. Emdoor Information’s rugged industrial laptops provide reliable technical support for unmanned operations in mining areas, aiding in more intelligent and efficient operational management.