Australia put unmanned truck transport efficiency

Mining company Rio Tinto recently in Australia Western Australia into a number of unmanned truck, to improve transport efficiency.

According to the Australia Broadcasting Corporation reported that the truck a total of 69 units, they are responsible for the two transport iron ore mining operation in Western Australia. This fully automated and driverless trucks by 1200 km is located in the staff control in Perth, capital of Western Australia. Staff prior to mine map input car calculator, the system will automatically set the path of a truck.

According to the unmanned truck project leader qiaoxi·beineite introduced, these cars can be continuously, 24 hours a day working in the mines. According to Rio Tinto's strength estimate, compared with people driving trucks, each with no truck can multitask at least 500 hours a year.

Australia media reported that due to Rio's manpower expenditure on transport costs account for a large proportion, driverless trucks can save a lot of money. Not only that, that no one can quickly and safely transport iron ore, use fuel more efficiently, reduce energy costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions per ton of iron ore, which contribute directly to increased productivity.

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