DAS Sales Presentation May 2003

History - Summary

„ 7 years development
„ Amalgamation and development of project technologies
„ Eight Machines (JCI100, Cat R1600 x 2, Cat R2900 x 4, UGL, Toro 450E)
„ 3000 hours field follow trials
„ Staffing
„ 10 full time, 72 people total
 Mission

To be the customer preferred supplier of

autonomous mining solutions for the global
underground mining industry
 Features

„ Stepped and modular approach to automation

„ No navigation infrastructure
„ Robustness (Relative Navigation)
„ Retofitable to existing machines
„ Control of multiple machines
„ Ethernet TCP/IP based communication
„ 11 Mbps radio communications
„ Manned machine performance baseline
„ Category 3 Independent Safety System
Modules Matrix
Antennae LAS 100 Hardware

Rear LADAR

Camera

Video/radio

Controller

Safety System
LAS 100 Hardware Serviceability
LAS 100 Hardware with Autopilot & options
Grizzly cam Tactical console Strategic Console

Joystick
 LARN 100 Hardware
FO Hub Repeater

Radio Antenna
 Menu controls Audio feedback

Software shutdown

Mission points Caution zones

ISS status

Autopilot Console
 Joystick Menu
Mode state

Vitals status
Driving display (diagnostics)

Local wall view

MH Module
ProdStat
Module

Digital Video

Copilot Console
 Benefits

„ OH&S
„ Removal of operator form the environment

„ Productivity
„ Additional utilisation

„ Cost Reductions
„ Less machine damage, consistent use
Productivity Analysis example

Cost Benefit analysis on Automated

Loader by Independent Analyst:

™ Dual-Mode: manned operation & auto-mode

during (breaks or changing shift etc)
Major Benefits – Dual Mode

„ Increased Loader Utilisation: Trial

evidence is at least 4hr/day
„ Assuming Loader is Limiting
Production: Increased Metal Production
= 20 %
„ No risk to current production
 Recap

„ Robust proven system

„ 2 fielded systems
„ Integrated package
„ Multiple machine control
„ Dedicated support
„ Open road map
„ Latest technology
„ Cost effective
„ The future is available now