The number of developments in computer technology in the last two decades has been substantial. These developments have fostered the growth of intelligent technologies applicable to numerous areas in the mining and mineral processing industry. These include intelligent automation and remote control, modeling and simulation, process control systems, and robotics and technology integration. These areas have contributed to safer, more efficient, and more productive operations.
Projects at the INL related to computer modeling and process simulation range from human-factors simulation to automated mining robot technology powered by complex processors. Optimizing processes from exploration to ore processing to reclamation can be assisted by computer systems and software developed at the INL. The number of applications for this mining technology will certainly continue to increase as the availability of computer technology increases.
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