Autonomous-dispatch system linked to mine development plan

摘要: An autonomous dispatch system links positioning-system units mounted on mining and haulage equipment to a computerized mine development plan for ascertaining the origin of mined material directing its disposition according predetermined downstream-processing plan. A destination signal is automatically communicated vehicle, which then autonomously guided correct tracked until load released after arrival. If vehicle manually operated, vehicle's progress toward it are preferably also displayed monitor operator's information use. The may further include hardware blocking release from unless has reached prescribed destination.