Robots that understand their surroundings, decide, and act
One of the biggest challenges in robotics today is making robots work in unstructured environments, places they haven’t seen before, where things change all the time, and nothing stays still.
This is exactly the reality in mining operations, both open-pit and underground. From shifting ground conditions and equipment movement to dust, vibration, and limited connectivity, mines present a level of complexity that pushes robotic systems to their limits and demands technology that can truly adapt and think in real time.
Most robots struggle in dynamic environments when they depend on static maps or fixed routes. Our systems are built to adapt, making real-time decisions based on their surroundings.
With real experience in mining, we have built robots that can handle unpredictable, unmapped areas, without GPS, without human help, and without needing to train them every time.
This is what real autonomy means: robots that can go anywhere, anytime, and just work. You don’t need to train a model and feed it data. We deliver you robots that are ready to get the job done.
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AI +
Hardware +
Real-world interaction
AI +
Hardware +
Real-world interaction
We design artificial intelligence systems that interact directly with the physical world through advanced robotic solutions.
Our intelligent platforms can see, move, sense, manipulate, and make decisions autonomously in complex environments, such as open-pit and underground mines, remote or hazardous locations, confined spaces, and GPS-denied areas.
Our systems are purpose-built to operate where traditional automation cannot.
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Legged, wheeled, tracked, or aerial robots that explore, map, and operate in unknown environments.
- Autonomous robots for inspection, sampling, and hazardous tasks, for either open-pit or underground.
- Robotic platforms that navigate and collect data without GPS or prior mapping.
- Intelligent systems that adapt to new tasks using AI and machine learning.
Our solutions present operational enhancements of up to:
70%
cost savings
90%
increase in productivity
98%
accuracy in data collection
80%
reduction in downtime
Robotics and Automation
Robotics is set to become the driving technology to support an entirely new generation of autonomous and teleoperated devices. Artificial intelligence devices, through their learning capabilities, interact with the world around them, creating a link between the digital and physical worlds. At SK Godelius, we specialize in developing robotic solutions for inspection, sampling, handling hazardous tasks and beyond. We conceive, design, configure, and implement these solutions, making them partly autonomous and partly teleoperated to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability in the mining industry.
Teleoperation Projects
We create advanced teleoperation solutions for diverse environments. Remote-operated and autonomous vehicles, machines, and robots are pivotal in the Industry 4.0 transformation. Our teleoperation solutions blend fundamental engineering sciences with the expertise to address the complex challenges posed by mining and industrial settings. We ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations, enhancing the overall performance of your systems.
Connectivity and Networks
Connectivity and network infrastructure are crucial layers for robotics, autonomous solutions, and remote operation. Because of this, we are specialists in providing state-of-the-art communication network design, configuration, and implementation. At SK Godelius, network connectivity is fundamental to our projects and services. Expertly designed and installed networks streamline processes, enhance productivity, and bolster an organization’s reputation. The value of robust network connectivity cannot be underestimated, as it forms the backbone of any successful operation.
As a Service Solutions
As a Service Solutions
We offer comprehensive hardware and software development under the “as a service” model for diverse applications. Our solutions include IoT, analytics, track and trace, electronic forms, document tracking, and more. Personalized, robust networks support these applications and services, ensuring high availability, low latency, and adequate bandwidth. This approach guarantees seamless performance and reliability for all your operational needs.
Truecontext
TrueContext, a Canadian company, is the world leader in electronic forms and low-code applications. It provides the perfect solution for field workers, enabling them to collect data simply, quickly, and securely. Results are instantly shared with cloud services and back-office systems, ensuring seamless integration and real-time data access.
MINING TECHNOLOGY IN NUMBERS
28%
of the global copper production was done in Chile in 2019
62
metals are present in a smartphone, approximately
7,000
years ago, the first human civilizations started using gold and copper
18.5
minutes were the communication delay between the mission’s team and the NASA spacecraft robot when collecting the samples from asteroid Bennu
5
milliseconds are the very low latency promised by 5G networks, potentially allowing for completely new ways of teleoperation
30%
of the world’s silver production comes from Mexico in 2021, the largest producer of silver globally.
40%
of platinum and palladium production comes from South Africa in 2022 and 2023, essential metals for automotive catalytic converters.
2.6
billion tons of iron ore were mined in 2022, with Australia (35%) and Brazil (18%) as the leading producers.
$62.5
billion is the estimated value of precious metals in e-waste generated globally each year, according to the World Economic Forum (2019).
14
minutes is the average communication delay between Earth and Mars, posing challenges for real-time remote operations.
1
kilogram of lunar regolith (moon soil) was sold for $1.8 million in 2018, highlighting the high value of extraterrestrial materials.
1.2
kilometres is the depth of the deepest open-pit mine registered in 2022, the Bingham Canyon, also known as also known as the Kennecott Copper Mine in Utah.
11
countries had the capability to launch their own satellites in 2022, expanding the potential for space mining and exploration.
75%
of the world’s mining companies are headquartered in Canada (2022), making it a global leader in the industry.
$455
billion Australia’s mineral exports were valued in 2023, highlighting its significant contribution to the global mining market.
