FLEET AUTOMATION
implementation of ISO 23725 — the standard that decouples autonomous fleet control from OEM systems and enables customers to use existing haul trucks , FMS , machine guidance , hardware , network and other infrastructure already in place . The open systems platform provides the necessary FMS , spotting , mapping , traffic management , situational awareness , and controls to enable both traditional ultra class trucks and new entrants offering smaller or electrified trucks . Wenco is partnering with Oxbotica and other autonomy vendors to create Global Mining Group defined Level 5 autonomy for any ISO 23725 and open Drive-by-Wire standard supporting OEM vendor .
SafeAI Autonomous Framework recognised for safety integrity
SafeAI , a relatively new global leader in autonomous solutions for heavy equipment , has announced what it says is a significant achievement for its SafeAI Autonomous Framework ( SAF ), which it also states is “ the first operating system purpose-built for heavy industry .” SAF has been awarded the ASIL D certification , the highest safety integrity level in the industry .
SAF is described as a highly portable and reliable operating system for heavy industry , designed to simplify and accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous applications in embedded and real-time environments . “ SAF gives mining and construction companies access to SafeAI ’ s certified and production-ready infrastructure to help them fast track their autonomous deployments and reap the benefits of self-driving equipment faster .”
Bibhrajit Halder , SafeAI Founder & CEO : “ We are incredibly proud of this achievement , but we ’ re not stopping here . We will continue to push the boundaries of what ’ s possible , driving efficiency , safety , and productivity in heavy industry operations . I want to extend my personal gratitude to our dedicated team , our partners , and our customers for their unwavering support and trust in SafeAI . This milestone is a testament to our collective efforts , and I ’ m excited about the transformative impact SAF will have on the heavy industry sector .”
The certification further reinforces SafeAI ’ s rigorous commitment to safety . ASIL , or Automotive Safety Integrity Level , is a risk classification scheme defined by the ISO 26262 standard for the functional safety of automotive equipment . ASIL D is the highest level of this classification , indicating the most stringent safety measures to mitigate risks .
“ SAF supports all safety-critical applications , ensuring the highest level of safety and reliability in SafeAI ’ s operations and those of its customers .
SafeAI says it has already hit some exciting milestones with Thiessowned MACA in Australia
The software API was developed in compliance with ISO 26262 , IEC 61508 , ISO 13849 , and ISO 19014-4 as a software component and a Safety Element out of Context .”
The ASIL D certification of SAF “ is further testament to SafeAI ’ s unwavering commitment to safety . This goes hand in hand with the company ’ s ‘ Safety Above All ’ value , and validates
ABD Solutions launches Mobile Supervisory System
UK-based ABD Solutions , a leader in vehicle autonomy solutions , has just launched a Mobile Supervisory System ( MSS ). The MSS acts as the control centre for Indigo Drive , its full stack self-driving system for use with existing vehicles . The system enables a limitless number of
SafeAI ’ s efforts to create a highly reliable and safe operating system for heavy industry applications . This certification is not just an achievement for SafeAI , but a significant milestone for the entire heavy industry sector . It sets a new standard for safety and reliability , paving the way for broader adoption of autonomous technologies in heavy industry .”
mining vehicles to be quickly and costeffectively automated .
It can be installed in various vehicles or mobile containers and is designed to operate in extreme environments . The components are IP67 rated to prevent the ingress of dust and moisture making them highly ruggedised and spray washable .
The first implementation has been installed in a van configuration , with two operator stations and all the servers that a site needs to manage its fleet of automated vehicles . “ With fully redundant , high-availability architecture , single points of failure are removed , providing reliability and continuous operation . The level of redundancy is scalable as required .”
The van is being used to showcase the technology to prospective customers at their facilities or at ABD Solutions ’ test track in the UK and it says the mining industry has already expressed significant interest in the additional flexibility provided by the mobile system . It is powered by hotswappable lithium-ion battery packs , that provide 24 hours of operating life , and can be recharged using solar power or hydrogen generators .
Indigo Drive is IEC61508 : 2010 and ISO17757 : 2019 certified and includes a user-friendly software interface for route-planning , the hardware to move the vehicles ( such as drive-by-wire and driving robots ), communication ( radio , V2X , GPS / GNSS ), obstacle detection ( LiDAR , camera , radar ) and vehicle health and diagnostics ( OBD2 , telemetry , sensors ). “ As it ’ s completely modular , it can be tailored around the specific vehicles and environments . This means ABD Solutions can support their customers transition to autonomous operations quickly , and more cost-effectively than replacing their fleet with new autonomous vehicles .”
" Indigo Drive automates existing fleets , accelerating autonomy at a fraction of the cost of replacing the fleet with autonomous equivalents ,” said Matthew Price , Managing Director of ABD Solutions . “ Autonomous vehicles are revolutionising the mining industry by increasing efficiency , improving safety and reducing costs . Our new mobile solution provides these benefits across the entire mining operation , wherever it is in the world .”
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