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Combining old technology with modern robotics has resulted in a new safety innovation for underground mines that's expected to reduce risk and improve

Robotics stepping up safety in underground mine inspections

Safesight Exploration, Redpath Mining partner on MRC Rail Runner

Combining old technology with modern robotics has resulted in a new safety innovation for underground mines that’s expected to reduce risk and improve efficiency.

The MRC Rail Runner, developed by SafeSight Exploration Inc. of North Bay, is a utility robot clamped onto a mechanized rail climber (MRC), which is sent up into a raise to do an inspection…

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