TECHNOLOGY

Taking a hard line

Ailbhe Goodbody spoke to Ryan Siggelkow, senior vice president, operations at Hard-Line, about the increased use of radio remote-control systems in the mining industry

Ailbhe Goodbody
Automatic driving of vehicles underground can safely navigate through very tight spaces

Automatic driving of vehicles underground can safely navigate through very tight spaces

What are the benefits of radio remote-control systems for mining operations? The main benefit of remote control is that it increases the safety of operators. There are a lot of hazards involved in different...

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