Information Modeling of an Underground Laboratory for the R&D of Mining Automation and Tunnel Construction Robotics

Abstract

We discuss the idea of developing Information Modeling (IM) for an existing underground facility so that it can be efficiently utilized as a laboratory for testing automated machinery in tunnel construction and mining. The currently existing underground laboratories are located in old mines or underground storage facilities of which there exists usually only rough 3D CAD drawings, often done with geological modeling software. We discuss the relevant information content to create a useful IM for the purpose of the R&D of tunnel construction and mining equipment. We also present the current status of the IM, created in Lab 3 at 990 m depth in Callio Lab, the new underground laboratory in Pyhäsalmi mine in Finland.

Application and Prospects of Construction Robots in Building Construction

“…Autonomous navigation technology is a key technology for construction robots to achieve autonomous movement and positioning. Perception devices such as laser rangefinders, vision sensors, and ultrasonic sensors are used to perceive and model the surrounding environment, enabling autonomous navigation [7].…”