Beyond the Hype: Acceptance of AI, Automation and Robotics in the Mining Industry

Mining companies across the value chain, from owners to service providers and equipment suppliers, are exploring AI, automation, and robotics. The challenge is not just the technology, but how to successfully implement it and build acceptance across teams and throughout the full life cycle of a mine.

Join SME’s Virtual Section for a dynamic panel discussion featuring experts from the Automation & Robotics Committee (ARC). You’ll hear candid insights on what works, what doesn’t, and how organizations are navigating real-world challenges.

Featured panelists include: Joel Haight (University of Pittsburgh), Brad Baillio (Epiroc), Jim Haughey (Komatsu), Nathalie Risso (University of Arizona), Ben Miller (mule.bot), and Jordan Oxborrow (Automation Engineer)—moderated by Steve Schafrik (University of Kentucky).