A Safety Framework to Assess Autonomous Construction and Mining Equipment

Artificial intelligence is set to transform the mining and construction industries by providing greater insights that will eventually create a safer, more productive, and reliable environment. However, integrating autonomous technology and equipment in the field is still a complex task that necessitates a detailed safety study, analysis, identification, and mitigation of hazards. Before any autonomous operation can be

realized, a safety plan needs to be executed by the technology. provider and the site operator and/or subcontractors. This plan must be regularly assessed during the development and implementation phases of the technology on site. The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to a safety framework and workflow developed and followed by SafeAI for the application of its autonomous technology in construction and mining.