Mine Vision Systems, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, develops real-time 3D mapping and data collection technology for underground mining operations. The company was spun out from Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center in 2015, bringing advanced robotics and sensing expertise to the mining sector.
The company's flagship product, FaceCapture, uses sensor fusion - combining camera imaging with high-precision 3D lidar - to generate geo-referenced 3D models of mining environments in real time. The system can capture detailed data from safe distances up to 20 metres, reducing operator exposure to hazardous conditions. Mine Vision Systems reports that most customers see seven-figure financial returns within their first 12 months of deployment.
Mine Vision Systems serves major mining operations including Sibanye Stillwater, OceanaGold, Agnico Eagle, Boliden, Hecla Mining, Coeur Mining, and South32. The company has expanded globally through strategic partnerships with Datamine, Ramjack, Proinfra, and ITBox KZ, operating across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
