Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Boliden have started a long-term collaboration to implement autonomous transport solutions as a part of Bolidens operations. The collaboration will cover numerous projects including the deployment of autonomous transport solutions at Bolidens Garpenberg site in Sweden.
V.A.S. and Boliden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which both companies will collaborate on various projects, the first of which will be the implementation of an autonomous transport solution at Garpenberg that will be used to move rock fill from an on-site quarry.
V.A.S. will deliver a complete autonomous transport solution that includes vehicles, hardware, software, control room, repair and maintenance, and training. The solution will be based on V.A.S. in-house developed virtual driver and the Volvo Trucks’ premium truck range. Also, V.A.S. will provide a wheel loader for the loading operation.
To prepare the site for the implementation of self-driving trucks, Boliden will adapt its operations and build the necessary infrastructure.
