Researchers from T.F. Gorbachev Kuzbass State Technical University (KuzSTU) and Bauman Moscow State Technical University have developed multi-tonne dump trucks for quarrying.
Specialists from leading Russian universities are confident that the new dump trucks will greatly reduce transport costs and environmental impact, the press service of KuzSTU reported.
Quarrying is a big industry for many regions and countries. According to experts, it is an ideal candidate for automation which, in turn, will improve energy efficiency and the environmental effect of production.
Scientists from two universities, TF Gorbachev Kuzbass State Technical University (KuzSTU) and Bauman Moscow State Technical (BMSTU), are developing a family of robotic quarry dump trucks. Their production is planned to be launched by truck-maker, Kamaz PJSC.
According to the developers, the dump trucks will be equipped with an autonomous control system featuring a dozen modules and subsystems: 2D road mapping, remote control, route-planning module to the target point, etc.
Scientists intend to improve the efficiency and environmental friendliness of production by using specially developed electric motors. According to them, this will significantly reduce transportation costs, which make up a large part of the total price of production.
Prototype testing of the KAMAZ unmanned quarry dump trucks will be carried out by Russian businesses JSC HC “SDS-Ugol” and Siberian Coal Energy Company (SUEK). Mass production of new models is planned after testing is completed in 2022.
Specialists from KuzSTU’s Digital Technologies Research Centre are engaged in developing automation of industrial systems and the introduction of modern methods of production control.
Top students and leading young scientists of the university are actively involved in the work of the centre.
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