Mantiswave Networks
Underground Mining
The Mantiswave suite of 5G based products represent a significant advancement in underground mining applications, providing robust communication, enhanced safety measures, and operational efficiency in challenging subterranean environments.
Use Cases
Private 5G network at remote and underground sites
The Mantis Network-in-a-Box (NIB) can be swiftly deployed to provide high-speed, reliable and scalable private 5G networks across mining sites where public networks are often unreliable or nonexistent. It would ensure continuous connectivity for workers, vehicles and machinery with the added benefit of massive data throughput. It can also act as a backup network for emergency response. The Mantis RIS can ensure robust signal coverage of blind spots and blackouts of targeted areas (for security purposes). Miners can receive instant alerts, evacuation instructions, and access to critical safety protocols through the secure and resilient 5G network.
Safety Monitoring and Emergency Response
Our Edge AI solution – connected with CCTVs and drones – provides an accurate picture of the situation on ground. The user-friendly dashboard can be utilized for effectively monitoring the entire site while the AI enables strict enforcement of Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) thereby ensuring worker safety. Accidents can be immediately reported to disaster relief teams while also initiating preventive and containment (e.g. switching on water sprinklers, etc.) measures. The Mantis IIoT Gateway enables continuous environmental monitoring for gas concentrations, temperature, and air quality, detecting hazards and facilitating prompt emergency responses.
Real-time monitoring of operations and remote operation of equipment
Real time monitoring of operations becomes easy thanks to our product suite which includes – the Mantis Edge AI platform connected to CCTVs across the site and the Mantis IIoT Gateway (with upto 32 LoRa sensors). The power of pre-trained AI models can be harnessed for remote operation of mining equipment, enabled by the massive data throughput of the private 5G network (Mantis NIB), thereby enhancing worker safety in hazardous working conditions. Operators can monitor equipment status, adjust operational parameters, and optimize production processes from a centralized control room or surface facility.
Inventory Management and Predictive Maintenance
The Mantis IIoT Gateway with it’s wide array of sensors (upto 32 LoRa sensors) can keep track of the wear and tear of heavy duty mining equipment. It can collect data on critical physical parameters of various machinery while the Mantis Edge AI platform can process the same resulting in prompt notifications for impending breakdowns or reduced productivity. The machine can be flagged for predictive maintenance resulting in minimum downtime and improved resource utilization. It also assists with real-time location data, inventory updates, and usage metrics, facilitating accurate asset management, preventive maintenance scheduling, and inventory replenishment.
Environmental Monitoring and Control
Maintaining optimal environmental conditions is essential for worker health and compliance with regulatory standards in underground mines. The Mantis IIoT Gateway with it’s network of LoRa sensors can monitor the environment and continuously assess air quality, humidity, temperature, and gas concentrations throughout the mine. The Mantis Edge AI platform can process this data and generate alerts for deviations from the safety limits. The workers can be immediately alerted over messages sent over the private 5G network (Mantis NIB) with clear instructions for withdrawal routes. This proactive approach enhances worker safety and ensures regulatory compliance in underground mining operations.
Training and Simulation
The Mantis NIB provides a robust private 5G network which facilitates training and simulation programs for miners to enhance operational readiness and safety awareness underground. Using virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) technologies, miners can simulate emergency scenarios, practice equipment operation, and undergo safety drills in a realistic virtual environment. This immersive training improves decision-making skills, familiarizes personnel with emergency protocols, and mitigates risks associated with complex underground operations. This is especially effective in preparing the miners for situations which are too dangerous to actually train in or deal with.
The Mantiswave suite of private 5G network and associated products revolutionizes underground mining applications by providing reliable communication infrastructure, advanced safety monitoring capabilities, operational automation, and enhanced environmental management. Its deployment supports sustainable mining practices, improves operational efficiency, and enhances worker safety in challenging underground environments.
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