Vision for the future of mining

Maptek VisionV2X is a simple solution with an important mission—to help keep all personnel and vehicles safe while working underground.

With VisionV2X, Maptek has leveraged vehicle-to-everything connectivity proven to operate reliably underground to develop a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) detection system that meets global EMESRT safety controls. Vehicle operators are alerted when other vehicles and pedestrians come within range, allowing them to take action to avoid collisions.

Keeping people safe

Maptek’s development approach has been based on working with sites to understand needs and find the best solution that targets safety and compliance obligations for all stakeholders. 

Mine managers, operations managers and shift supervisors can use locational information for decision making, backed by remote visualisation of the mine operations. The underground foreperson has crew safety as a top priority, demanding a system operating with a high uptime so that productivity is not impacted negatively. Heavy vehicle operators underground require reliable systems that provide clear visual and audible awareness of pedestrians and equipment around them.

The tech behind VisionV2X

VisionV2X is designed and developed for underground conditions. The system uses Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC), with metre accuracy and range detection beyond 100 metres out of direct sight. 

Long range capability gives vehicle operators enough time to react safely when travelling at the maximum advisable speed. 

VisionV2X is independent of external infrastructure—it can operate anywhere in the mine to constantly provide awareness of personnel and vehicles entering at-risk zones.

DSRC is resilient to electromagnetic interference and signal obstruction, transmitting the precise vehicle location, speed and direction many times per second to every other device within range. Automated internal checks ensure that the VisionV2X system is operating correctly.

Installation and usage

VisionV2X can be used on existing and mixed OEM fleets. The robust hardware has minimal components, allowing for easy installation and maintenance. 

The rugged HMI tablets are installed in heavy vehicle cabs, with pedestrian location enabled via standard helmet or belt PPE worn underground.

Site implementation involves a proof-of-concept and pilot program with installation, commissioning, decommissioning and performance reports. System training covers the VisionV2X interface and protocols for handling visual and audible alerts indicating at-risk personnel and vehicles. 

Maptek can configure VisionV2X to site traffic and safety plans, and set up a change management program to ensure a smooth implementation at your site.

Contact Maptek to find out how we can help ensure the safety of your operation.

Key Points
  • Understanding industry challenges is helping Maptek to deliver the best vehicle detection solution that targets safety and compliance obligations for all mine stakeholders
  • Dedicated Short-Range Communication delivers metre accuracy and range detection beyond 100 metres out of direct sight 
  • Maptek can tailor VisionV2X to suit site traffic and safety plans, with change management integration ensuring smooth implementation

Maptek VisionV2X

VisionV2X is a reliable underground safety detection system. It provides reliable ranging and communications across all levels of activity beyond 100 metres out of direct sight.