With a fleet of more than 750 autonomous haul trucks commissioned worldwide, Komatsu users have hauled more than 10 billion metric tons of material and are adding to that milestone at a rate of over 6 million metric tons per day. Additionally, 10 Komatsu autonomous trucks have achieved a benchmark of 100 thousand autonomous hours each.
Komatsu launched the FrontRunner autonomous haulage system (AHS) in 2008. In the years since Komatsu has continued to innovate alongside users to meet their evolving needs and offer autonomous solutions to enhance mining operations on a mine-by-mine basis.
FrontRunner achieves safety, productivity, and cost reduction benefits through its predictable fleet management, production, and enhanced component life. For instance, operators who have adopted AHS have seen significant improvements in tire and brake life and reductions in overall maintenance. The FrontRunner system enables increased operational metrics and provides a partner with industry experience to assist in driving operations forward.
"Our highly skilled AHS team comprises of application and technical experts, as well as training and support specialists who possess in-depth knowledge and expertise. In every engagement, we bring that expertise to the table to help our customers achieve all the value that FrontRunner can deliver to their operations," said Martin Cavassa, business development manager of autonomous systems at Komatsu.
