Merging agent-based simulation and vehicle dynamics: a hybrid approach for value exploration in the mining industry

Merging agent-based simulation and vehicle dynamics: a hybrid approach for value exploration in the mining industry

Abstract

Innovation plays a vital role in ensuring sustainable mining operations. Electrification and autonomy are two significant trends, but their implementation brings complexity at vehicle and site levels. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how these technologies impact the overall site value creation. This paper suggests a hybrid approach that combines Agent-Based Simulation and vehicle dynamics modeling to explore site configurations. By regarding a mining site as a System-of-Systems, designers can concurrently test different designs to find the optimal combination for a specific scenario.

Keywords

simulation-based design, autonomous vehicles, system of systems, electromobility

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Toller Melén CNK, Machchhar RJ, Bertoni A. Merging agent-based simulation and vehicle dynamics: a hybrid approach for value exploration in the mining industry. Proceedings of the Design Society. 2024;4:2755-2764. doi:10.1017/pds.2024.278

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