Pickerbot X

Deploying LoRa Network
for Underground Mining

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Pickerbot X deploys a temporary LoRa network to support search and rescue missions in underground mining environments after disasters.

Challenges

  • Loss of Communications

    When disasters happen in an underground mine, communication networks are often disrupted.

  • Hazardous Environments

    The underground environments become extremely dangerous with falling rocks and flooding.

  • Time is Critical

    Time is super critical for survivors to find a way out or send the message out.

Solutions

  • Robotics

    Robots are tasked to deploy LoRa Wireless Network and collect critical biometric data from survivors.

  • LoRa

    LoRa is a wireless sensor network to connect devices over long distances with minimal power consumption.

  • IoT

    LoRa chips are embedded in miners’ helmets as IoT devices to send and receive critical biometric data.

Key Partners

  • University of New South Wales

    Research collaborations with School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering and School of Computer Science and Engineering.

  • Roobuck - IoT Devices for Digital Mining

    Industry partner on LoRa network integration and provider of IoT devices.

  • Newcrest - The Miner of Choice

    Underground gold mine operations. Industry partner to provide access for field testing.