Autonomous mine waste management
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Tailion is a thesis project exploring how autonomous systems can improve mine waste management through safer operations, more efficient material handling, and reduced environmental impact.
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Umea Institute of Design
Epiroc
2026
Nicolo Vincenzi
Project Context
A thesis collaboration with Epiroc
This 2026 thesis project investigates autonomous workflows for mine waste handling. The work focuses on reducing risk in high-exposure tasks while improving operational continuity in demanding industrial environments.
Focus Areas
Safety, autonomy, and environmental impact
The concept direction prioritizes safer remote interaction, clear system-state communication, and robust serviceability for long operational lifecycles in mining contexts.