Tuesday, July 26, 2005

No more truck drivers

Driverless (autonomous) haul truck fleets will soon operate at full capacity in world-class mining operations. The Komatsu / Modular research and development partnership has proven the viability of this technology in a real-world environment. The FrontRunnerâ„¢ Nonstop Haulage System provides labor cost savings, reduction in truck maintenance costs, and reduced variability in the haulage process. Additionally, mines using this system can expect improved safety performance and process control while gaining a competitive advantage in the market.