Features and benefits
Features and benefits
True multi-vehicle autonomy regardless of brand, age, use, or size
How we compare
| Features and capabilities | Epiroc | Other OEM Providers |
|---|---|---|
| OEM-agnostic Epiroc's solution works on any major vehicle brand. |
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| Agnostic regarding vehicle type, size, or age Automate dozers, drills, haul trucks, etc. from heavy duty ADTs on up to Ultra Class trucks, new or old. |
✔ | ✘ |
| Interoperable with 3rd party fleet management systems (FMS) Keep using the FMS you know. No need to leave it just to begin adopting autonomous vehicles. |
✔ | ✘ |
| Scalable across different mine applications Automate broadly, across the entire mine ecosystem—drilling, blasting, haulage, teleoperations, etc. |
✔ | ✘ |
| Energy-agnostic Adopt green or zero emission technology without impacting your fleet's autonomous capability. |
✔ | ✘ |
| Proven track record Over 20 years of experience automating a wide assortment of mining vehicles across the globe. |
✔ | ✔ |
| Network-agnostic Use your existing site network. |
✔ | ✔ |
| Global support Get expert assistance from representatives in your timezone. |
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OEM-agnostic
Choose when and what vehicles to purchase
Epiroc retrofits existing fleets and equipment from a variety of OEMs to run on the LinkOA platform.
This open autonomy approach brings new opportunities to both brownfield and greenfield sites. Instead of replacing an entire fleet all at once, mines can retrofit and replace vehicles as needed. Purchase decisions can now be made based on vehicle performance, not OEM system dependence.
Decoupling automation from fleet purchases means more mines can automate. Older and mixed fleets can continue to add value to mines. Legacy FMS and other systems can continue as normal. Existing infrastructure and legacy systems can remain operational without the need to upgrade.
Offers flexibility
Automate your mixed fleet of new, existing, heavy-duty, and ultra-class trucks
Epiroc supports a mine's need to utilize trucks of different sizes without handicapping productivity. Epiroc's solution enables the automation of Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) as well as Ultra Class haul trucks at the same time and in the same area.
Automating existing trucks sets up brownfield sites for greater success as existing trucks are retrofitted with the few key components necessary for autonomous action. Mines no longer need to wait until new equipment is purchased before adopting autonomy.
Greenfield sites likewise benefit as they don't need to purchase the more expensive, autonomous-ready vehicles from a specific OEM. Instead, mines can purchase standard vehicles from any OEM and equip them with Epiroc's automation conversion kit.
Enables you to scale
Scale your operation by connecting haulage, drills, blasting, teleop, and more into an interoperable mining solution.
LinkOA is designed with modules that support multiple mine operations. As mines automate various operational stages over time, Mobius allows seamless integration between each module, resulting in a fully integrated autonomous mine.
Most mines start with automating haulage as a starting point, but there's no required sequence. Any operation may be automated independently of the others.
LinkOA is future ready
Capitalize on future zero-emission truck offerings, regardless of OEM.
Many mines are trying to either reduce or eliminate their carbon footprint. As mines seek more green or sustainable alternative energy sources, they often encounter unforeseen obstacles. These obstacles include required operational behavioral changes and internal resistance to the new status quo. Driving habits, such as speed accuracy, pacing, even more, exact linear movement, and other requirements, are often needed. Autonomous vehicles can adopt new requirements without complaint.
In addition, since Epiroc's solutions are OEM-agnostic, it won't matter which OEM solves the carbon reduction puzzle best. A trolley, or electric assist, lends itself quite well to an autonomous vehicle, as straight lines at a constant rate of speed are much easier for a robot to do than a human. Autonomous robotic drivers also accommodate the needs of hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles.
Gives new opportunities to automate used trucks
Enables retrofit conversion of brownfield sites without the need to replace the fleet
Epiroc retrofits existing fleets and equipment to run on the LinkOA platform. In addition, Epiroc is open to integrating legacy FMS and other software with LinkOA. This open-platform approach brings a new world of possibilities to brownfield mines. Operators can retrofit and replace vehicles as needed instead of replacing an entire fleet all at once. Purchase decisions are based on vehicle performance, not OEM system dependence.
Decoupling automation systems from fleet purchases gives more mines the option to automate. Existing and mixed fleets can continue to add value to mines. Legacy FMS and other systems can continue to function normally. Existing infrastructure and legacy systems can remain operational within the mine without upgrading.
