how does an autonomous haulage system (ahs) work?
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AUTOMATED HAULAGE SYSTEMAutonomous Solutions
CORE COMPONENTSAutonomy Platform
01 VAKOEM Agnostic Vehicle Automation Kit
02 VantageObstacle Detection & Avoidance
03 MobiusMulti-Vehicle Command & Control
01 VAKVehicle Automation Kit
Installs easily into any vehicle platformBy-wire, mechanical, and hydraulic modules accommodate different vehicle types.
01 VAKVehicle Automation Kit - Component Organization
Vehicle Control Unit
Native VehicleControls
Vehicle Interface Module
Radar
Radio GPS
Camera
Lidar
Control UnitASI’s patented VCU computer is the brain in the vehicle. It also relays information between the vehicle, server, and Mobius.
OperationIn by-wire vehicles no actuators are needed, as the VCU integrates with vehicle controls directly through our vehicle interface module.
Kit SensorsAn array of sensors collect environment information and relay it to the on-board VCU to give awareness of the vehicles surroundings to the automation system.
02 VANTAGEObstacle Detection & Avoidance
• Sensor Fusion: Layeringmultiple sensor inputs
• Dynamically commands thevehicle to avoid collisions,accomplish tasks, and buildmaps (dynamic re-planning)
• GPS – denied navigation• Ongoing automotive sensor
studies• Sensor independent / agnostic
03 MOBIUSMulti-Vehicle Command & Control
• Command and monitor multiple autonomous vehicles
• Map Builder supports USGS, shape file, and military formats
• Optimized mission planning:• Waypoints, area coverage,
Path Builder• Path trainer, cost-based
road utilization• Known obstacle avoidance • Dynamic event-based
re-planning
03 MOBIUSFeatures
Command & ControlSet specific tasks and control the critical vehicle functions including steering, transmission, acceleration, braking, and ignition from a remote location.
Multi-VehicleEnjoy greater productivity and economies of scale as a single operator controls multiple unmanned vehicles interacting in the same area or at disparate locations.
User FriendlyExperience the simple, clean Mobius interface that leverages advanced design and development techniques and incorporates user testing results from industry professionals.
A.I.Improve productivity with embedded artificial intelligence modules that automatically task vehicles, generate maps and paths, develop area coverage patterns, and more.
SafetyMonitor vehicle health data, view warnings from obstacle detection sensors, plan dynamic paths to avoid hazards, and prevent collisions with proximity monitor and choreographer.
NotificationsReal-time notifications provide remote operators with detailed feedback on environmental issues, system errors, and vehicle check-in and running status.
03 MOBIUS HAULAGE A.I.
Load Zone Dump ZoneManned Shovel / Excavator
Autonomous Haul Truck
Recorded Dump History
The Mobius Haulage A.I. keeps all trucks consistently tasked, queues waiting vehicles, and regulates the haul cycle in the most efficient way possible.
SYSTEM ORGANIZATION
BENEFITS OF AUTOMATIONWhy Automate your operation?
Increase ProductionAutonomous vehicles are not time regulated, don’t require breaks and can
avoid queues
Increase SafetyReduce the risk of human
error with autonomous vehicles
Increase AccuracyAutomated vehicles can repeat tasks with higher
precision and better accuracy
LEVELS OF AUTOMATIONTypes of Autonomous Vehicle Operation
Operator Assist
Driver Augmentation & Management
RC / TeleOp
Line of Sight & Video Navigation
Full Autonomy
Command & ControlSoftware
Semi Autonomy
Autopilot & ToggledAutonomy
WHO IS ASI?Autonomous Solutions Inc.
• Established in 2000• Multiple Degrees of Automated
Solutions, including: Driver Assist, Remote Control, Teleoperation, Semi-Autonomy, and Full-Autonomy
• Over 100 employees • Diversified Industry Client base in:
• Mining• Agriculture• Automotive• Government• Security• Industrial Cleaning
Leadership and background from companies including:
