Technology Progress | Robonets Adds Another Layer of Safety to Mine Unmanned Driving

On March 21, 2025, Robonets completed Functional Safety Acceptance for its products, adding another layer of safety assurance for autonomous mining operations. Mine leaders, along with Zhang Xiaodong, General Manager of Mengdong Mining Construction, and his team participated in the acceptance, expressing strong recognition of Robonets' rapid R&D progress.

Functional Safety Acceptance Site

Building on experience from real-world deployments, Robonets has implemented comprehensive safety redundancy across the entire mine operation workflow, accounting for all relevant equipment, structures, and personnel within the mine. The system delivers real-time detection and rapid response to inter-vehicle conflicts. Safety is the lifeline of mining operations, and this functional safety acceptance is a critical assurance measure for the stable, sustainable development of autonomous mining operations.

The following are some scenario demonstrations from the functional safety acceptance.

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Emergency stop on supervisor vehicle intrusion

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Right-of-way at junction

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Right-of-way at intersection

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Unimpeded passing at clear intersections without conflict

Leveraging algorithmic strength and software capabilities, Robonets' technology choices are forward-looking. We were among the first to adopt an architecture combining onboard intelligence with cloud-based intelligence. Through cloud-edge collaboration, the system rapidly adapts to mining-specific operational scenarios such as continuously shifting boundaries and severe environmental noise, achieving efficient, accurate, and agile autonomous mining.

Today, Robonets has mature fleet operation capability. While ensuring safety and efficiency, we have realized stable mixed manned/autonomous traffic, achieving dual-track delivery of product upgrades and order fulfillment. As a result, we have earned recognition and support from leading industry partners, with cumulative equity investment reaching the hundred-million-yuan level, providing strong support for orders and cash flow.

The autonomous haul trucks brought to life by Robonets operate flexibly across the mines of Hailar. The trajectories of these vehicles serve as the capillaries for mining's vibrant development, painting a vivid picture of technology serving humanity and AI liberating productivity. The road ahead is long, and Robonets will continue investing in technology iteration to drive autonomous haul trucks toward greater safety and speed.