Interoperable

Scalable

OEM-agnostic

Retrofittable

Open Autonomy

Epiroc’s suite of OEM-agnostic automation solutions for surface mining operations brings full flexibility and control to mining companies by enabling the integration of autonomous drilling, haulage, blasting, and staffed vehicle operations, as well as teleremote and semi-autonomous equipment, across mixed fleets and regardless of the make or model. Retrofittable and scalable, these solutions improve safety, boost productivity, and enhance profitability across the mining value chain. This is made possible through the powerful automation platform, LinkOA (Link Open Autonomy), which connects and manages autonomous haulage, drilling, and blasting applications in a unified, future-ready ecosystem.

Key advantages

OEM-agnostic

Preserve choice by using a brand-independent solution.

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Flexibility

Include Ultra Class with smaller trucks.

Future-ready

Adapt to future zero-emission truck offerings.

Scalable

Expand autonomy across the entire mine ecosystem.

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Retrofittable

Convert new or used trucks for any site.

LinkOA is the OEM-agnostic automation platform built for interoperability and scalability. It seamlessly integrates mixed fleets, retrofits, and diverse energy solutions, ensuring operational agility.

Applications

LinkOA for Drills

LinkOA for Drills enhances efficiency and collaboration through real-time awareness, drill plan management, mission handling, live monitoring, and advanced data-sharing for smarter decisions.

LinkOA for Blasting

With Epiroc’s LinkOA for Blasting, safety and fleet utilization are enhanced with semi/full autonomous navigation. It enables data sharing between drills and blast operations. Live work elimination reduces cost and increases precision.

LinkOA for Haulage

LinkOA for Haulage enhances safety and efficiency and provides freedom in future truck fleet options. It is adaptable to any make/model and size of haul truck on brownfield or greenfield sites.

LinkOA for Staffed Vehicles

LinkOA for Staffed Vehicles ensures safety and efficiency by providing real-time tracking, seamless integration with autonomous operations, and advanced monitoring to reduce risks and enhance coordination across the mine site.

Proven OEM-agnostic autonomous mining solutions

Epiroc provides OEM agnostic solutions that work with any major vehicle brand, regardless of type, size, or age.

You can keep using your existing Fleet Management System while adopting autonomous vehicles.

Automate across drilling, blasting, haulage, teleoperations, and more.

2M

Two million kilometers traveled autonomously.

100M

One hundred million tons hauled autonomously.

400K

Four hundred thousand autonomous haulage cycles completed.

The modern mine

The mining industry is rapidly transforming with advancements in autonomy, AI, and machine learning, achieving efficiency levels once unimaginable. However, the need to accelerate this transformation has never been greater, with a focus on enhancing safety, productivity, and sustainability for the benefit of people and the planet.

The mining industry is rapidly transforming with advancements in autonomy, AI, and machine learning. These changes are unlocking efficiency levels previously thought to be out of reach. The urgency to accelerate this transformation is critical. To address growing global demands, the focus must be on enhancing safety, productivity, and sustainability.

Epiroc delivers innovative solutions to empower mines for the future.

LinkOA Open Autonomy

LinkOA is a powerful automation platform for controlling, tracking, and optimizing diverse mining operations, all while remaining OEM-agnostic. It allows for centralized oversight, managing interactions across the entire fleet from a single location.
LinkOA empowers mines to achieve new levels of operational excellence. Enabling mines to separate fleet purchases from Autonomous Haulage System technology preserves purchasing leverage with truck suppliers, ensuring flexibility and strategic advantage.

Automate every step of the way

Epiroc offers a range of solutions designed to automate every mining process step, from drilling and blasting to haulage and teleoperation. Our products enable mines to operate smarter, safer, and more efficient.

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Features and benefits

Discover the features and benefits of Epiroc’s LinkOA. Enhance safety, fleet utilization, and efficiency with advanced autonomous navigation and data-sharing capabilities. Maximize flexibility with OEM-agnostic design adaptable to any haul truck.