General Interest

Where's the right balance between sensing intelligence and operational constraint? A fresh perspective on autonomous system design.

CATL and EACON’s partnership could mark a turning point for mining. With 2,000+ electric autonomous trucks already running, the question now is whether open standards can keep up—and shape a flexible, interoperable future for electrified autonomy.

Should you build everything yourself — or just what’s missing? Polymath’s Stefan Seltz-Axmacher shares hard-won lessons on vertical vs. horizontal integration, with practical advice for mining autonomy leaders.

The real challenge in autonomous mining isn't the technology—it's what happens when autonomous trucks need to share space with human operators. Co-mingling is the operational reality for decades to come, and it's far more complex than most realize.

Scania contributes to OpenAutonomy.com with insights on building interoperable, vendor-neutral solutions for autonomous mining. Their perspective emphasizes open ecosystems, customer-first integration, and transparent collaboration to accelerate safe, sustainable, and industry-wide innovation in autonomous transport.

Epiroc's September 2024 rebranding of ASI Mining's Mobius to LinkOA signals more than corporate integration—it's a major technology provider's commitment to OEM-agnostic mining automation. With successful deployment at Hancock Iron Ore proving mixed fleet interoperability at scale, LinkOA demonstrates that Open Autonomy has moved from concept to commercial reality.

As mining accelerates autonomous adoption, a key question arises: how much OEM cooperation is needed to retrofit fleets? While modern equipment often requires minimal OEM input, real barriers stem from proprietary protocols and commercial interests. The tension between closed-stack control and open innovation defines the industry's challenge in achieving scalable, interoperable autonomy.

Komatsu and Pronto bring Smart Quarry autonomy to smaller operations — a major step forward. The bigger question: will the industry insist on true openness and interoperability?

As ore grades decline, mining needs precision. Learn how small-truck fleets, selective extraction, and open autonomy create scalable, sustainable solutions.

The autonomous heavy mobile equipment industry has passed the technology question: large-scale mines now purchase proven autonomy at scale, while quarries, heavy civil and construction run new pilots to validate integration, regulation, and ROI models.

Autonomous mining is delivering on its safety promise with zero lost-time injuries across 90 million miles driven. But what makes the industry truly remarkable is its transparency about learning moments. From rain-slicked collisions at Jimblebar to wifi dropouts at Christmas Creek, every minor incident becomes a valuable lesson. This isn't a story about robots failing - it's about an industry mature enough to learn in public, turning awkward moments into safety advances that

A Komatsu HD1500 named "Jerry" has arrived at Norton Gold Fields in Western Australia, becoming the first truck in Australia retrofitted with EACON's autonomous technology. This milestone demonstrates the viability of OEM-agnostic retrofit solutions and represents a significant step forward for open autonomy principles in Australian mining.

Closed systems defined the first wave of autonomy. But in mining and beyond, the future is open. Polymath Robotics shares why modular, interoperable platforms are key to scalable, sustainable autonomy.

Autonomous haulage systems represent one of mining's most significant technological advances, yet many struggle to understand how these complex systems work. By breaking down the technology stack layer by layer - from drive-by-wire controls through vehicle control, mission control, and fleet management systems - we can better appreciate why standardized interfaces between components are crucial. This guide demystifies autonomous mining technology and explains why Open Autonom

Mining operations face a stark choice with autonomy: write off millions in existing mixed fleet assets or miss out on automation benefits. Open autonomy offers a third path—retrofit your current Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Liebherr trucks regardless of brand. While integration adds complexity, preserving $80M+ in fleet value far outweighs the challenges. For established mines, the math is clear: keeping your mixed fleet isn't just possible, it's profitable.

By Wenco International Mining Systems In the mining industry, innovation often faces significant resistance. When the idea of Open...

ISO23725 enables Open Autonomy by standardizing interfaces between fleet management and autonomous systems, freeing mines from vendor lock-i

Wenco announces the appointment of Jed Dairy as its Director of Open Autonomy.

Rio Tinto tests interoperable autonomous haulage with Scania trucks and Wenco's Open Autonomy system at Channar iron ore mine.

IM covered Glen Trainor's presentation at The Electric Mine 2024, discussing smaller autonomous vehicles, swarm mining and open autonomy.