Summary

Our research on mining automation covers the following areas:

• Scaled-down dozer and load haul dump (LHD) machines for performing experiments.
• Optimal control of dozer for maximizing productivity.
• LHD control strategies for maximizing mucking efficiency.
• Sensor-based automated driving.
• Laser scanning for mapping environments.
• Task planning for higher productivity.

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Researchers

Dr. Gary Bone, Scott Olsen and Graham Ashby.

For Further Information Please Contact:

Dr. Gary M. Bone

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA, L8S 4L7.

Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext 27591

Fax: (905) 572-7944

e-mail: gary at mcmaster.ca