MICROMINE adds AI capability to Pitram

ABB's future of mining infographic shows how to drive profits World's largest flotation cells improve copper and molybdenum recovery in Mexico PRESS RELEASE: The solution will be released in early 2019 as part of MICROMINE's fleet management and mine control solution, Pitram. Using the processes of computer vision and deep machine learning, on-board cameras are placed on loaders to track variables such as loading time, hauling time, dumping time and travelling empty time. The video feed is processed on the Pitram vehicle computer edge device, the extracted information is then transferred to Pitram servers for processing and analyses. ABB's future of mining infographic shows how to drive profits World's largest flotation cells improve copper and molybdenum recovery in Mexico MICROMINE Chief Technology Officer Ivan Zelina explained the solution intelligently considered the information gathered to pinpoint areas of potential improvement that could bolster machinery efficiency and safety. "Pitram's new offering takes loading and haulage automation in underground mines to a new level," Mr Zelina said.