Eliminating costly operational downtime
Unplanned stoppages caused by unreliable navigation systems represent the single largest bottleneck in modern mining operations. Autonomous haul trucks grind to a sudden halt during frequent GNSS/RTK signal loss, while underground continuous miners waste critical production cycles pausing for manual surveyor updates to verify path alignment.
Low-grade positioning sensors exacerbate these failures under harsh site conditions, driving up operational costs through systemic downtime. We deliver industrial-grade Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) built specifically to eliminate positioning-related stoppages, ensuring continuous, high-precision autonomy across surface and underground operations.
Overcoming GNSS-denied fleet blindspots
Suboptimal fleet management stems directly from position uncertainty when heavy machinery enters GNSS-shadowed open pits or subterranean drifts. Without real-time tracking data, dispatch systems lose visibility and force operators to react instead of planning efficiently. This creates haulage bottlenecks and reduces overall production efficiency. Compounding this challenge, traditional fleet modernizations force mines to navigate complex, multi-vendor sensor integrations with proprietary constraints.
SBG Systems eliminates these operational blindspots by offering platform-agnostic, ITAR-free Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). Our INS delivers continuous dead reckoning through GNSS-denied zones and integrates with existing fleet architectures for full-fleet visibility.
Scalable INS architecture for fleet management and navigation
Deploying our high-performance GNSS/INS solutions across your entire mining fleet provides continuous, centimeter-level positioning and orientation data—even under total GNSS signal loss. Rather than managing fragmented, multi-vendor sensor hardware, we offer a unified, cost-effective navigation framework that integrates seamlessly into any surface or underground platform. By delivering robust dead reckoning and low-latency vehicle state estimation, we transform fleet management from reactive troubleshooting into proactive, fully optimized autonomous operations.
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Accelerating rig alignment with inertial precision
For surface drilling, our tactical-grade INS integrates with existing multi-band GNSS systems. It provides continuous, real-time orientation data to maintain precise mast alignment.
For platforms without GNSS hardware, we offer fully integrated INS/GNSS systems. These systems provide dual-antenna RTK heading with a total cost of ownership comparable to GNSS-only solutions.
Underground, where satellite signals are unavailable, our north-seeking algorithms rapidly determine true north for accurate rig alignment. Our INS withstand extreme shock and vibration, reduce setup time, optimize blast patterns, and increase drilling productivity.
Our products.
The solutions presented below enable autonomous mining machines and mining vehicles and equipment to operate efficiently and safely in challenging mining environments. With cutting-edge technology and robust performance, our solutions are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of the mining industry.
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Ekinox Micro
Stellar-40
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What is a payload?
A payload refers to any equipment, device, or material that a vehicle (drone, vessel …) carries to perform its intended purpose beyond the basic functions. The payload is separate from the components required for the vehicle operation, such as its motors, battery, and frame.
Examples of Payloads:
- Cameras: high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging cameras…
- Sensors: LiDAR, hyperspectral sensors, chemical sensors…
- Communication equipment: radios, signal repeaters…
- Scientific instruments: weather sensors, air samplers…
- Other specialized equipment
