5G Edge Innovations for Mining

Autonomous mining systems

The aim of the project is to create more intelligent mining systems that will further push the boundaries of autonomy, productivity and safety. 5G and edge computing should contribute to a higher level of automation in the mining industry. And more autonomy should lead to a better working environment and safer mines.

BACKGROUND

Right now, 5G is being rolled out on a broad front in Sweden. 5G means faster transmission capacity and lower delays. If 5G is also combined with edge computing, i.e. software can be deployed at the edge of a network instead of running in a traditional data center far from the end user, performance is further improved and real-time applications can be made significantly faster and more responsive. The overall aim is to create more intelligent systems that will push the boundaries of autonomy, productivity and safety in the mines. Read more

Develop a new and innovative 5G-edge system

Develop a portfolio of edge applications & PERFORMANCE LEVEL TESTING TOOLS

Demonstrate and use applications and systems in an industrial environment

WORK

The project will carry out pilot demonstrations of 5G-connected drones in a mining environment, innovative use of modern AI technology and a hardware and software stack for edge-to-cloud applications.

Examples of applications that will be developed include real-time video analysis, autonomous navigation, time-synchronized seismic sensors, augmented / virtual reality, etc.

PARTIES & FINANCING

The project is led by Luleå University of Technology and CDT with parties such as RISE, Ericsson, Hexatronic, BI Nordics, FieldRobotiX, ThingWave and Neava.

The main financier is NextGenerationEU through VINNOVA.