Did you know that collision-related accidents are one of the main causes of operational disruption in mining?
Underground mining presents unique and complex challenges: confined spaces, limited visibility, and the absence of GPS signals. These factors significantly increase the risk of vehicle collisions and pedestrian accidents, which not only endanger lives but also affect operational continuity, leading to high costs due to equipment damage and downtime.
TORSA’s Collision Avoidance System for underground mining has been specifically designed to address these extreme conditions. Using cutting-edge technology based on AI-powered cameras, predictive algorithms, and a robust system architecture, the solution provides real-time detection and prevention without the need for tags or constant internet connectivity.
Advanced technology for underground safety
Our collision avoidance system integrates high-performance technologies that ensure operational safety in the most challenging environments:
AI Cameras Adapted to Your Mine
These intelligent cameras not only detect but also recognise and prioritise the presence of people, vehicles, and objects in real time. This functionality is crucial in scenarios where multiple events occur simultaneously, ensuring that human safety always comes first.
Dust-Repellent Cameras for Minimal Maintenance
Specially designed for underground environments, our cameras feature a protective coating that reduces dust accumulation. This significantly lowers maintenance needs and increases system availability.
Continuous Learning Algorithms
Thanks to machine learning, the system constantly improves its performance, adapting to the specific conditions of each mine. This adaptability enables more accurate detection and significantly reduces false positives.
Key benefits of Torsa’s Collision Avoidance System
Safety and peace of mind
- Advanced AI recognition: the system identifies and prioritises people, vehicles and objects, ensuring human lives are protected above all during critical events.
- Offline functionality: it does not require a constant internet or GPS connection, guaranteeing reliable operation in deep tunnels and hard-to-reach areas.
- Event logging: the system stores detailed incident histories, allowing safety teams to review, report and improve safety protocols.
- Enhanced corporate reputation: a safer working environment reduces workplace accidents, improves employee satisfaction, and strengthens the company’s image.
Cost efficiency and profitability
- Reduced maintenance costs: the dust-repellent camera technology minimises the need for frequent cleaning, optimising resources and reducing downtime.
- Lower collision-related expenses: by preventing accidents, the system helps avoid machinery repairs, infrastructure damage, and operational delays.
- Lower collision-related expenses: by preventing accidents, the system helps avoid machinery repairs, infrastructure damage, and operational delays.
- Extended equipment lifespan: built to withstand extreme conditions, the system ensures long-lasting, reliable operation.
- Regulatory compliance: by aligning with international standards such as those from the ICMM and EMESRT, the system helps avoid safety-related fines and legal issues.
Reliability and complete control
- Continuous learning: the system’s cameras improve their performance over time, adapting to the specific environment of each operation.
- Rugged design: both cameras and sensors are engineered to withstand the harshest underground mining conditions.
- High availability: with performance exceeding 96%, the system ensures continuous and stable operation.
EMESRT Level 9: prevention that acts for you
Our system is designed to intervene directly on machinery in extreme risk situations, achieving Level 9 functionality as defined by EMESRT. This capability enables automatic interventions, such as braking or speed limitation, when a critical situation is detected. Additionally, through integration with the CAN Bus protocol, data is sent in real time to the .torsacloud platform, enhancing operational safety management and analysis.
Our system is designed to intervene directly on machinery in extreme risk situations, achieving Level 9 functionality as defined by EMESRT. This capability enables automatic interventions, such as braking or speed limitation, when a critical situation is detected. Additionally, through integration with the CAN Bus protocol, data is sent in real time to the .torsacloud platform, enhancing operational safety management and analysis.
At one of the leading zinc mines in Latin America, the implementation of TORSA’s collision avoidance system reduced collision-related incidents by 40%. This translated into annual savings of several million dollars in repair costs, along with a significant improvement in safety performance indicators.
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