Publication Date: 2026-01-12
Recently, the world's first AI-powered
electric unmanned bulldozer—the SHANTUI DE26-X3—was successfully deployed at a
large open-pit mine and officially entered routine operations. The successful
implementation of this project not only represents a significant achievement in
SHANTUI's pursuit of its brand vision of “Making Construction Easier,” but also
marks a pioneering breakthrough in China's deep integration of intelligent and
green mining construction.
Redefining High-Risk Operation Models
Open-pit mine waste dumps have long
grappled with industry-wide challenges such as complex operating environments
and high-risk levels. Operational zones are often situated at cliff edges, with
frequent overlapping activities involving dump trucks, machinery, and
personnel, making traditional manual driving modes prone to safety hazards.
Addressing this critical issue, the SHANTUI DE26-X3 AI-powered pure-electric
unmanned bulldozer emerged, pioneering breakthroughs in key technologies for
precise perception and autonomous operation under complex dynamic conditions.
This achieves a fundamental shift in waste rock handling from “manual driving”
to “unmanned intelligent control.”
Through highly intelligent system
integration, the equipment liberates operators from high-noise, high-vibration,
and high-risk environments, significantly enhancing operational safety while
advancing mine dumping operations toward standardization and precision.
Core Technological Breakthroughs
As the world's first AI-powered pure-electric
unmanned bulldozer, the DE26-X3 deeply integrates multiple cutting-edge
technologies, including perception, decision-making, and control. Equipped with
multiple high-specification LiDAR units and industrial-grade cameras, it
constructs a high-precision, full-coverage environmental perception system.
This system enables real-time identification of critical targets such as
materials, mining trucks, personnel, and retaining walls, providing a reliable
data foundation for autonomous operation.
Leveraging proprietary intelligent
operation algorithms, the DE26-X3 autonomously executes complex tasks—including
reverse slope construction, retaining wall building, and spoil disposal—within
designated work zones under preset parameters. The system delivers high precision
and repeatability, significantly enhancing construction consistency.
Additionally, integrated active safety mechanisms provide early collision and
rollover warnings, establishing comprehensive intelligent safety defenses
throughout the entire workflow.
Significantly Enhancing Operational Value
Since its deployment, the DE26-X3 has
accumulated over 160 hours of stable operation. Field operators report: “Our
working methods have fundamentally changed. Now, all operational commands are
executed from the remote control room—a quiet, comfortable environment
completely free from dust, noise, and high-risk conditions. Both safety and
work experience have seen a qualitative leap.”
Customer management noted that the
DE26-X3's automated dumping function significantly reduces on-site personnel
involvement, freeing workers from repetitive, high-risk tasks while
substantially lowering safety risks and operational complexity. The equipment's
stable performance and standardized process execution provide a replicable,
scalable model for advancing intelligent and unmanned mining operations.
Advancing Green and Intelligent Mining Development
The successful application of the DE26-X3
vividly embodies SHANTUI's ongoing commitment to its development philosophy of
“Empowering Technology, Building a Better Future.” This achievement not only
demonstrates SHANTUI's independent innovation capabilities in intelligent and
electrified engineering equipment but also provides a demonstrative solution
for addressing challenges in mine safety, efficiency, and green development.
Looking ahead, SHANTUI will deepen the integration of artificial intelligence, new energy, and construction machinery technologies. By developing more intelligent and unmanned solutions tailored for extreme and complex operating conditions, SHANTUI will collaborate with global partners to drive the mining industry's transformation toward greater safety, environmental sustainability, efficiency, and intelligence.
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