How to Efficiently Manage a Fleet of Mining Trucks?

Efficiently Manage a Fleet of Mining Trucks

The intelligent transformation of mines is a crucial step in shifting mining safety management from reactive emergency responses to proactive prevention. As core facilities in mining operations, mining vehicles face an increasing demand for smart upgrades. The application of intelligent onboard monitoring technology not only enhances operational safety and efficiency but also improves fleet management, contributing to the overall smart development of mines.

Below are several solutions for the safe and efficient management of mining trucks:

1. DMS Driver Status Monitoring

Mining operations take place in complex and high-risk environments, where driver fatigue and distraction pose significant hidden dangers. Statistics show that over 90% of coal mining safety accidents are directly related to unsafe human behavior.

Traditional manual inspections are often delayed and inefficient. The YUWEI DMS Driver Status Monitoring System, powered by deep learning AI technology, can detect fatigue, distraction, and other unsafe driving behaviors in real time. When abnormal driving behavior is detected, the system automatically issues alerts to remind drivers to adjust their state, effectively reducing accidents caused by human error.

2. BSD Blind Spot Detection

Due to their massive size and weight, mining trucks have large blind spots that hinder a driver’s judgment, increasing the risk of crushing or collision accidents.

The YUWEI BSD Blind Spot Detection System is equipped with AI-powered cameras supporting AHD/IPC versions and built-in pedestrian and vehicle detection algorithms. It can accurately identify potential hazards in real time. When a risk is detected, the system proactively issues warnings, enabling drivers to react quickly and take measures to prevent collisions, ensuring operational safety.

3. Millimeter-Wave Radar Detection

In mining environments filled with dust—such as open-pit coal mines or blasting and loading sites in metal mines—traditional optical sensors are prone to interference, making effective monitoring difficult.

The YUWEI Millimeter-Wave Radar Detection System offers strong all-weather perception capabilities. It can accurately detect workers, operational vehicles, or obstacles entering the designated range and integrates real-time video and audio alerts. This system is particularly effective for reversing, parking, and blind spot monitoring, ensuring both safety and efficiency.

4. 360° Panoramic Assisted Driving

Mining sites often have narrow and complex operating environments. When drivers cannot fully perceive their surroundings, they frequently need to lean out to check, increasing safety risks and reducing efficiency.

The YUWEI 360° Panoramic Vision System utilizes high-definition cameras to provide a seamless 360° panoramic view, enabling drivers to monitor their surroundings in real time. The system includes built-in pedestrian and vehicle detection functions, allowing intelligent identification and early warnings based on the panoramic image. Additionally, it supports automatic calibration, simplifying operations and enhancing ease of use.

5. AI 4G Telematics

Mines cover vast areas, making traditional vehicle dispatch methods ineffective in tracking vehicle locations and operational statuses in real time, leading to inefficiencies in scheduling.

The YUWEI AI 4G Telematics System integrates an onboard hard disk recorder with a 4G network for remote monitoring. Fleet managers can access real-time locations, historical routes, and operational statuses of mining trucks at any time. The system also incorporates intelligent algorithms such as ADAS, DMS, BSD, and 360° AVM to detect dangerous driving behaviors and vehicle anomalies. All data is uploaded to the fleet monitoring platform, allowing for rapid response and dispatch. Furthermore, the system supports event data analysis and platform-based management, aiding intelligent fleet decision-making and optimization.

By implementing these intelligent solutions, mining companies can significantly improve fleet safety, operational efficiency, and overall mine management.