Boonray develops Level 4 autonomous driving technology and by-wire systems for mining vehicles, enabling full automation and enhanced safety in mining operations. Their solutions address the challenges of labor shortages and operational inefficiencies by facilitating real-time monitoring and control through cloud-based systems and V2X connectivity.
Funding
$14M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Mining operations face challenges such as labor shortages, safety risks, and operational inefficiencies, particularly in material transportation. Traditional mining vehicles often lack advanced automation, real-time monitoring, and comprehensive control systems, hindering productivity and increasing operational costs.
Solution
Boonray provides Level 4 autonomous driving technology and by-wire systems designed to fully automate mining vehicles and enhance safety. Their solutions leverage cloud-based systems and V2X connectivity to enable real-time monitoring, remote control, and intelligent task allocation. The company's offerings include autonomous driving systems for various mining vehicles, cloud-based monitoring and dispatching, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). By integrating these technologies, Boonray facilitates unmanned operation, improves overall efficiency, and promotes safer working conditions in mining environments.
Target Audience
Boonray's primary customers include mining companies seeking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor costs, and enhance safety through automation, as well as companies involved in smart solar projects.
Features
- L4 autonomous driving stack enabling full-scene, all-weather, and omnidirectional perception, high-precision positioning, decision-making, and intelligent control
- By-wire technology implementing digital bus control and multi-redundancy architecture for functional safety
- Cloud-based global dispatching platform for interconnected and clustered intelligent operation of mining machinery
- iDrive autonomous driving system for retrofitting existing mining vehicles
- Electric unmanned mining trucks with integrated charging capabilities
- Remote control driving system for manual override and intervention when necessary
- V2X (vehicle-to-everything) connectivity for real-time data exchange and coordination between vehicles and infrastructure
- Boonray Cloud platform for monitoring equipment status, optimizing workflows, and intelligent task assignment