Smartwatches, smart glasses, headbands, and vests packed with sensors, processors, and communication tech. In mining, these devices become powerful tools for improving safety, efficiency, and communication.
Real-time monitoring: Wearable sensors can detect dangerous gases, temperature extremes, or dust levels, alerting workers and triggering protocols to prevent accidents. Fatigue detection: Headbands with EEG sensors monitor brain activity, identifying fatigue before it leads to mistakes or injuries. Location tracking: Underground GPS or tags track worker location, enabling faster response in emergencies or hazardous situations.
While challenges exist, the potential of wearable technology is undeniable. It promises to transform the mining industry, making it safer, more efficient, and data-driven, ultimately benefiting both workers and companies.

Wearables

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are transforming how mines operate, improving safety, efficiency, and planning.
VR excels in training simulations. New recruits can practice operating complex equipment or emergency procedures in a safe, virtual environment.  Engineers can virtually explore planned mines or optimize blasting patterns by manipulating a virtual model.
AR overlays digital information onto the real world. Imagine a technician wearing AR glasses that highlight specific components on a machine needing maintenance, complete with repair instructions. AR also assists with drilling operations, guiding workers with real-time data to improve accuracy and prevent equipment strain.

AR/VR

<p>Drone technology has demonstrated a varied range of mining applications from exploration, surveying and mapping to maintaining safety and enhancing security. The popularity of UAVs across the mining industry has grown immensely in recent years, with GlobalData’s survey of more than 200 mine sites showing substantial penetration of drones across regions such as Australasia and Africa.<br>With drone technology capable of collecting unlimited aerial data, engineers are now able to record and track more information in far less time, and therefore focus their efforts on analysis.<br>Companies are able to effectively gauge stockpiles and tailings dam measurements, enabling quicker decision-making and enhanced productivity measurements, enabling quicker decision-making and enhanced productivity.</p>

Drones

Digital twins are virtual models of physical assets or systems that can monitor, control, and optimize their performance. In the mining industry, digital twins can be used to create virtual models of mines, equipment, and processes. These models can be used to simulate various scenarios, predict performance, and optimize operations.
By creating virtual models of assets and systems, digital twins can help optimize operations, reduce downtime, and improve safety and sustainability. As the technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see more use cases emerge, and digital twins becoming an essential part of the mining industry.

Digital twins

inspection

plain images, incl.time-lapse photography (ie tracking construction progress)

imagery

survey

stockpile management: measurement, survey, volumes, etc. We keep it separate from general "Survey" since it's specific

stockpile

management

Trackers

Training

Remote support

Goggles

remote support

RFID

fatigue monitor, location tracking, proximity awareness

Safety

Sensors

fatigue control

IIOT

Wingtra is the world's leading VTOL drone producer, headquartered in Switzerland. Since its market entry in early 2017, Wingtra has partnered with more than 80 of the biggest surveying equipment dealers across 50+ countries worldwide. 
Based in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, Wingtra houses 100+ employees, out of which more than 40 focus on R&D. The majority of Wingtra's engineers are graduates of one of the best science universities in the world, ETH Zurich. The same engineers design and assemble drones in-house and form Wingtra's support team, which is based in Europe and the Americas. 
Our WingtraOne drone carries best-in-class sensors that collect survey-grade aerial data. This technologically-superior VTOL UAV is used by mapping professionals for applications that range from surveying and mining, to wildlife monitoring. WingtraOne PPK offers an all-in-one solution: broad coverage, brilliant resolution and absolute accuracy down to 1 cm (0.4 in).

Wingtra

Drones (quadro and VTOL), autonomous solutions (storage and recharge), custom cameras and sensors.

Innovations:Technology

Technologies

Process