Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use and application of robotics in mining and post-mining applications, including smelting and processes associated with electrodeposition, electrorefining, cleaning, and disposal. In addition, the application of robotics includes functions associated with maintenance and operation of equipment used in mining operations.

Abstract: At present, the removal the sticks from the mineral feeding lines, as a result of the mineral extraction, is carried out manually or using mechanical equipment, which means a loss of efficiency of the grinding and crushing system, high exposure to the risks associated to the removal of foreign elements of grinding material, this method does not guarantee problems from this cause in the subsequent stages in the grinding and crushing process. Due to the above, a robot system and method have been developed for the removal of sticks from the conveyor belts. The robotic system is composed mainly of an anthropomorphous robotic manipulator of at least 5 degrees of freedom, and a gripping mechanism which is supported by a vision system allowing, in a sequential and programmed way, to remove the sticks. In this regard, most of the problems associated to the safety of the personnel and the productivity of the current manual and/or mechanical process are eliminated.

Abstract: At present, the reposition of base plates in an electrochemical process in the cathode stripping machine system is carried out manually, which implies a loss in the efficiency, high exposure to risk associated with the removal of plates and additional labor force being used. Due to these drawbacks, a robotic system is developed for the reposition and/or removal of base plates from cathode stripping machine. The robotic system comprises an anthropomorphous robotic manipulator and a gripping mechanism which allows taking the base plates from a mobile drawer rack and moves it through a defined path to the transfer station in a synchronized way with the control system of the cathode stripping machine, it replaces the base plates as they are rejected. Thus, most of the major problems associated with the safety of the personnel and the productivity of the manual and/or mechanical process are eliminated.