Piggybacking on an Autonomous Hauler: Business Models Enabling a System-of-Systems Approach to Mapping an Underground Mine

摘要: With ever-increasing productivity targets in mining operations, there is a growing interest automation. In future mines, remote controlled and autonomous haulers will operate underground guided by LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) sensors. We envision reusing measurements to maintain accurate mine maps that would contribute both safety productivity. Extrapolating from pilot project on reliable wireless communication Boliden's Kankberg mine, we propose establishing System-of-Systems (SoS) with LiDAR-equipped existing mapping solutions as constituent systems. SoS requirements engineering inevitably adds political layer, independent actors are stakeholders the system levels. present four scenarios representing different business models, discussing how development operations could be distributed among Boliden external stakeholders, e.g., vehicle suppliers, hauling company, developers of software. Based eight key variation points, compare technical perspectives. Finally, validate our findings seminar participants relevant stakeholders. conclude determine which scenario most promising for Boliden, trade-offs regarding control, costs, risks, innovation must carefully evaluated.