Tag: Collision Avoidance (CAS)
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Collision Avoidance Underground: The Hard Part Is Keeping It Switched On
A collision avoidance system (CAS) detects people and vehicles around a mobile machine and reacts before they meet. At its simplest it warns the operator. At its most advanced it slows and stops the machine without waiting for anyone. On paper, few safety investments are easier to justify in an underground mine. In practice, the…