BelAZ is one of the pioneers in the development of robotic quarry equipment in the post-Soviet space. In 2015, the company presented a prototype of BelAZ-7513R dump truck on the basis of 130-ton truck, capable of performing the entire production cycle - from the exit to the route and movement to the intended place of loading to the stop for loading, return to the starting point.
Recently, the achievements of the manufacturer were presented at the session on the implementation of the project "Digital mining enterprise", held in Kemerovo. It was attended by representatives of leading engineering, mining companies, companies in the field of development and implementation of information technologies and scientific and educational center "Kuzbass". One of the largest diversified holdings of Russia "SDS-Coal"showed interest in robotic mining equipment.
The press service noted that the creation of dump trucks-robots - the first steps to the "intellectual career", the potential effect of which is the complete absence of personnel in hazardous areas, reducing the wage Fund, the cost of consumables, maintenance and repair, and other positive aspects.