Researchers at Offroad Robotics

kvd1 — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:30:45 +0000

Heshan Fernando

A group of multidisciplinary engineering researchers with expertise in mining and construction applications, mechanical and mechatronics systems, as well as electrical and computer engineering collaborate to develop the next generation of field and mobile robots.

Location of photograph:

Jackson Hall, Queen’s University

Prize name:

Community Collaborations

Submission Year:

2019-20

Mining Security

vandusen — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:01:15 +0000

To create their products, mining and oil and gas companies must first establish operations where the raw materials are located, and then dig or drill. Sometimes this means venturing into areas populated by people who may object to the company’s presence – and who express their displeasure through vandalism or violence. Keeping their property and employees safe is a concern for every large multinational resource company.

Tags:

political studies

defence policy

international

security