Axis Robotics provides a retrofit kit that transforms existing pit loaders into autonomous, driver‑less machines for quarry and aggregate sites.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Quarry and aggregate sites rely on manual loaders to move material from the pit to processing plants, leading to production delays, high labor costs, and safety risks for operators working in repetitive, high‑traffic zones.
Solution
Axis Robotics offers a retrofit kit that converts existing pit loaders into autonomous vehicles, enabling continuous, driver‑less material transport. The system integrates perception sensors, navigation software, and control hardware to allow mixed‑fleet loaders to operate safely without replacing equipment. By automating repetitive loading cycles, the solution reduces downtime, improves throughput, and keeps personnel out of hazardous areas around stockpiles and haul roads. The autonomous loaders can be deployed across a site’s existing fleet, providing a scalable path to higher efficiency without vendor lock‑in.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators of quarry and aggregate sites, including mining companies and contractors that manage mixed fleets of pit loaders and seek to increase material throughput while enhancing worker safety.
Features
- Sensor suite (LiDAR, cameras, and proximity detectors) for real‑time obstacle detection and site mapping
- Fleet‑agnostic retrofit package that can be installed on loaders from multiple OEMs
- Autonomous navigation algorithms optimized for confined quarry environments and variable terrain
- Centralized control interface for monitoring loader status, routes, and performance metrics
- Safety protocols that enforce geofencing, emergency stop, and collision avoidance
- Integration with existing site management systems for seamless material flow coordination