Mining Truck Camera System

Positioning and communication difficulties:Terrain obstructions such as mountains and mining pits weaken or block GPS/BDS signals, while multipath interference in open-pit mines causes errors of tens of meters. Underground, satellite signals are unavailable and 4G/5G coverage is limited. Harsh conditions like dust, humidity, heat, and vibration accelerate equipment aging, leading to high maintenance costs.

Heterogeneous tracking requirements:Mining fleets include haul trucks, excavators, loaders, blasting vehicles, and engineering trucks, each requiring different tracking data. Haul trucks need position, load, route, and loading/unloading times; excavators and loaders focus on work zone, operational status, and bucket load; special vehicles such as fuel trucks require path tracking, stop monitoring, and access control. Single-dimensional tracking is insufficient, and multi-source data integration is complex.

Real-time scheduling challenges:Fleets of hundreds of vehicles generate massive amounts of data every second, overwhelming traditional cloud computing and causing latency. Dynamic scenarios such as rerouting or breakdowns require immediate coordination, but dispatch commands are often delayed. Empty haul rates of 30%–50% demand optimized path planning, which requires advanced algorithms to balance efficiency and energy use.

Safety and privacy concerns:Vehicle positions and routes are highly sensitive. Weak underground network security increases the risk of data leaks or tampering. GPS spoofing may falsify vehicle locations, leading to accidents. Over-monitoring creates employee resistance, while false alarms reduce trust in the system.

High costs and limited returns:Harsh environments cause frequent equipment failures, raising operation and maintenance costs. Short-term benefits are not obvious, lowering enterprises’ willingness to invest.