2026 Rail Runner

MRC Rail Runner

Autonomous Raise Intelligence. Actionable Results.

A specialized scanning system purpose-built for the Alimak rail. Transform how your team inspects and maps vertical infrastructure with high-definition visual autonomous raise intelligence and precision 3D LiDAR data delivered in minutes.

The SafeSight Rail Runner Autonomous raise intelligence scanning unit mounted on an Alimak rail within a vertical underground raise. The system is designed for high-speed LiDAR data collection and structural inspection without human entry.

Reliability and Measurable Accuracy.

Accuracy

±5 mm

Scan Speed (pts/s)

5.2M

Deployment

<2 min

Low-light Video

1080p

From Ascent to Action.

A specialized, autonomous raise intelligence workflow that eliminates human exposure in hazardous raises.

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Deploy

Securely locks onto the Alimak rail and begins autonomous ascent in under 2 minutes.

A high definition visual of the Rail Runner system performing a structural inspection while ascending an Alimak rail. The image shows the integrated LED lighting and camera system used to identify bracket wear and anchor bolt integrity in a vertical underground raise.

Inspect

Triple-mode capture including
Rail Inspection (HD video),
Face Inspection (Static imagery),
and LiDAR Survey (3D mapping)

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Decide

Unit returns to origin and delivers processed 3D models and gas data for immediate sharing.

The Integrated 3D LiDAR Ecosystem

Specialized Platforms. Unified Autonomous Raise Intelligence.

SafeSight provides a complete subterranean survey ecosystem designed to collapse the timeline between data acquisition and operational action. While the modular SafeScanner fleet handles mobile and aerial mapping, the Rail Runner serves as your specialized autonomous powerhouse for vertical infrastructure. Although it is a self-contained unit, it shares the same digital DNA as the rest of the ecosystem. Every byte of data captured by the Rail Runner is designed to flow seamlessly into Eclipsed and the NimbVault Portal for a single, unified view of your mine.

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Practical Innovation for Vertical Infrastructure.

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Volume Reconciliation

Compare as-built raise volume against design to verify development progress instantly.

Mine planning outcomes enabled by accurate 3D underground models

Structural Analysis

Remotely assess brackets, anchor bolts, and rail orientation to monitor integrity over time.

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Post-Blast Clearance

Verify air quality (5 core gases) and face stability immediately after a blast without human entry.

Ground Assessment

Ground Assessment

Use high-intensity lights and HD cameras to review ground conditions for loose rock before worker re-entry.

Verify Coverage. Eliminate Human Risk.

Confirm point cloud coverage and final results in real time via the SafeSight App. Whether underground or at the surface, teams can review 3D models and gas data moments after the unit returns to the nest.

A screenshot of the SafeSight Control App interface displaying a Live Render of a vertical Alimak raise. The visualization shows the 3D point cloud forming in real-time as the Rail Runner ascends, providing the operator with immediate confirmation of sensor coverage and gas levels within the shaft.

Live Render

A final 3D point cloud render of an Alimak raise captured by the Rail Runner. The visualization shows precise vertical geometry and rock mass detail used for volume reconciliation and structural integrity analysis in underground mining.

Final Scan

Decision-Ready Data for Your Existing Tech Stack.

Exportable and Convertible file types

LAS, LAZ, e57, PCD, PLY, PTS, XYZ, OBJ.

Seamlessly Compatible with

Eclipsed, NimbVault, Maptek, Deswik, Datamine, Autodesk,

Cyclone, RealWorks, FARO Scene, Mircomine, Hexagon MinePlan, ArcGIS Pro,

Global Mapper Pro, CloudCompare, Pix4d, Agisoft Metashape, Reality Capture, PointCab, MeshLap & More

Quantifiable Operational Advantage.

Shift operations from reactive reporting to proactive control within the same shift.

$4.5M+

Annual Benefit

From a 1-hour reduction in cycle time at a 1,000 tpd operation.

$16.2M+

Recovered Value

Through improved reconciliation and raise visibility.

50%

Time Reduction

In total underground survey hours required.

Ready to turn your raises into live data nodes?

Submit your details to schedule a site-specific technical workflow review for your Alimak operations.

Every mine is different. We start by understanding your workflows, constraints, and objectives, then align the right capture and processing tools to your operation.

1. Discovery first
We learn how your site operates, where data gaps exist, and what decisions the data needs to support.

2. Scoped solution alignment
Based on access, environment, and outcomes, we recommend the capture bundles and software that fit your mine, not a fixed package.

3. Clear path forward
If a pilot makes sense, we define scope, success metrics, and next steps together before any commitment.

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