Question 1

What is an underground inspection robot?

Accepted Answer

An underground inspection robot is a ground-based remotely operated or autonomous platform designed to carry cameras, LiDAR or other sensing equipment through underground environments where conventional inspection access may be difficult or inefficient.

Question 2

What is DeepTraxx?

Accepted Answer

DeepTraxx is SafeSight's ground-based underground inspection and mapping rover. It can carry payloads such as SafeScanner to collect spatial information through suitable underground environments.

Question 3

What is DeepTraxx used for?

Accepted Answer

DeepTraxx can support applications including underground mapping, drift scanning, ramp scanning, remote inspection, infrastructure documentation and other difficult-access ground-based inspection workflows. Specialized DeepTraxx configurations can also support emergency-response applications.

Question 4

Can DeepTraxx carry LiDAR?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SafeScanner can be deployed on DeepTraxx to create a mobile ground-based LiDAR mapping configuration.

Question 5

How far can DeepTraxx operate?

Accepted Answer

The current SafeSight DeepTraxx page lists a 200 m analog line-of-sight range. Actual operating range depends on the communications configuration, mine geometry, environment and deployment requirements.

Question 6

How long does the battery last?

Accepted Answer

The current SafeSight DeepTraxx page lists up to 2 hours of battery runtime. Actual runtime may vary with configuration, payload, terrain and operating conditions.

Question 7

What is DeepTraxx's payload capacity?

Accepted Answer

The current published DeepTraxx specification lists a 30 lb payload capacity.

Question 8

Can DeepTraxx tow equipment?

Accepted Answer

The current DeepTraxx page lists a 200 lb towing capacity. Suitability for any specific towing application should be reviewed with SafeSight.

Question 9

Is DeepTraxx autonomous?

Accepted Answer

The current SafeSight page describes DeepTraxx as an autonomous ground-mapping rover. The exact level of autonomy, operator control and supported navigation modes depends on the approved configuration and should be confirmed with SafeSight.

Question 10

How is DeepTraxx different from an underground drone?

Accepted Answer

DeepTraxx moves on the ground, while DBV is an aerial platform. DeepTraxx can be appropriate for suitable drifts, ramps and other ground-accessible routes. DBV can be better suited to openings where aerial mobility is required to reach geometry that cannot be accessed from the floor.

Question 11

Can DeepTraxx map underground without GPS?

Accepted Answer

Ground-based underground mapping does not depend on normal surface GNSS/GPS positioning in the same way as conventional surface survey platforms. The final workflow depends on the sensors, control system and required georeferencing method.

Question 12

Can I see the scan while DeepTraxx is operating?

Accepted Answer

Where DeepTraxx is operating with SafeScanner and the compatible SafeSight workflow, Live Render can provide real-time visualization of the developing point cloud to help evaluate capture coverage.

Question 13

Does DeepTraxx replace mine inspectors or surveyors?

Accepted Answer

No. DeepTraxx is an information-capture platform. Qualified personnel remain responsible for mine-specific inspection, survey, engineering and operational decisions.

Question 14

Can DeepTraxx be used for fire response?

Accepted Answer

Specialized DeepTraxx Fire Response configurations support SafeSight's emergency-response ecosystem, including remote assessment and fire response applications.

DeepTraxx Underground Inspection Robot

Ground-based remote access

LiDAR and visual capture

Applications underground