Roobuck in conjunction with UNSW, a mining partner, and industrial partner have just completed a 3 year CRC-P project on “Underground Mine LoRa Network for Monitoring, Control, Backup, Rescue and Robotics”.

The LoRa network is based on UNSW’s patented mesh network technology which is designed specifically for underground mines. The project outcome was TRL 7. This means an integrated pilot system was achieved in an operational environment. It is expected that TRL 9 or system proven and ready for full commercial deployment will be achieved by the end of 2025.

Roobuck believes that digital mines would benefit greatly from LoRa technology. It is the most suitable LPWAN for underground mines. Roobuck and UNSW have taken this technology and extended its potential. In addition to standard senor networking, our LoRa network will also transmit messages and voices.

This technology has the potential to be beneficial in range of other industries. For example, our recent TDRI project is a LoRa application used in emergency/rescue.

For more information go to https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/cooperative-research-centres-projects-crcp-grants