Image from Deep Automation showing multiple automated mine trucks, including a meet-and-pass maneuver.

Epiroc brings autonomous truck haulage into 3D, enabling advanced fleet control across multi-level ramps

2026年01月12日

Epiroc’s Deep Automation introduces true 3D capability for underground operations, enabling orchestration of autonomous truck haulage across complex, multi-level ramps. This breakthrough enhances fleet visualization and traffic coordination, paving the way for safer, more efficient operations at depths previously considered challenging. Developed and tested at Agnico Eagle’s Odyssey Mine in Canada, the latest evolution of Deep Automation is built for real-world applications and shaped by customer feedback.

Johannes Mutamba, Global Product Manager Deep Automation – Trucks, Epiroc

“The tests conducted at the Odyssey mine demonstrate tangible progress and confirm that the solution is moving in the right direction. This innovation paves the way for more efficient and safer operations, and it is encouraging to see the trials progressing successfully,” says Ghislain Couture, Superintendent Automation at Agnico Eagle’s Odyssey Mine.

With intelligent traffic management logic, deadlocks and delays are eliminated by orchestrating meet-and-pass at predefined meeting points. Automated mine trucks now proactively avoid encounters in narrow drifts where passing is impossible – ensuring smoother traffic flow and uninterrupted operations.

“Epiroc’s Deep Automation makes fast, intelligent decisions to boost safety, reduce downtime, and increase overall efficiency. Whether machines are sharing ramps or collaborating on joint assignments, Deep Automation ensures optimal task completion,” says Johannes Mutamba, Global Product Manager Deep Automation Trucks, at Epiroc’s Underground division.

Minetruck MT65 S is ready for automation

In parallel with this advancement, Epiroc’s Minetruck MT54 S and MT65 S are now also automation-ready, forming a powerful combination for mines looking to automate their underground fleet. The recent upgrades to Deep Automation are also applicable for all underground Scooptram loaders compatible with the system.

“Evolved from our customers’ needs, Epiroc’s Deep Automation looks better than ever and empowers operators with real-time, three-dimensional visibility of their machines underground” says Johannes Mutamba.