SafeSight Exploration: Transforming safety in the mining industry

Changing Survey and Emergency Response

2 Workers, Shawn (NORCAT, Left) and Hrutvik (SafeSight, Right) pictured with two DeepTraxx remote control vehicles, outside of the NORCAT mine at Mining Transformed 2024.

SafeSight's 5G Survey DeepTraxx™ (Right) and Fire Response DeepTraxx™ (Left) support underground data collection as well as supports first responders safety by allowing them to evaluate and execute emergency response from a safe location.

North Bay's SafeSight Exploration Inc. is making waves in the mining industry with its ground-breaking technologies. The company employs an array of cutting-edge tools—including drones, robots, and ground-based vehicles—to gather high-risk data from underground environments, minimizing the need for human intervention in potentially hazardous conditions.

The firm's innovation has been bolstered by support from FedNor, which has provided crucial funding to help SafeSight expand its team and enhance its technological capabilities. FedNor's support has been instrumental in accelerating the development and commercialization of SafeSight's advanced technologies and has helped the company establish a strong global presence, with operations now extending beyond Northern Ontario into Mexico and South America.

One of SafeSight's recent standout achievements was its live demonstration in January 2024, where company officials showcased a mine rescue simulation using their pioneering technology. The live-cast event featured real-time video, thermal imaging, and 3D mapping from underground locations to audiences in Toronto, Sudbury, the US, and even Saudi Arabia. This demonstration highlighted the company's ability to conduct comprehensive emergency assessments without physically entering the dangerous environment, marking a significant leap forward in emergency response capabilities.

Demonstrating 5G DeepTraxx™ deployment at Mining Transformed 2024

Images from the DeepTraxx's live video and thermal camera being projected onto a screen during a keynote at Mining Transformed 2024.

SafeSight President Mike Campigotto presenting a live 5G Deployment demonstration of the DeepTraxx™ as part of a rescue simulation.

Speaking after the event, Mike Campigotto, President of SafeSight Exploration Inc., described the performance of the technology as "stellar" and called it a "step change in the area of emergency response."

The company has also made notable appearances at industry events like the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada annual conference, where it has successfully raised awareness about its innovations. These events have provided valuable opportunities for the company, helping it to strengthen relationships with industry operators, suppliers, and partners, fostering collaborative advancements in mining technology.

SafeSight Exploration Inc.'s work underscores its commitment to innovation, safety, and efficiency within the mining sector. With the support from FedNor's Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, the company is poised to lead the charge in revolutionizing mining technologies while contributing to economic growth and job creation in the region.

Remote Deployment in Emergency Response

5G DeepTraxx in the foreground with an Emergency Response Team evacuating a simulated worker using SafeSight's powered Rescue Wheel in the background.

The 5G Survey DeepTraxx™ is able to remotely monitor and survey as Emergency Response teams respond to a situation underground.

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