GuardianNet an IoT Solution for Enhanced Miner's Safety
This IoT miner safety solution enhances safety measures in mining environments by integrating innovative colorimetric sensors and proximity tracking technologies colorimetric sensors in conjunction with QR codes applied to chemicals provide immediate visual cues through dynamic colour changes in response to environmental conditions this allows miners to quickly assess their surroundings and recognize hazardous situations without needing complex data interpretation simultaneously proximity sensors are vital for tracking personnel ensuring rapid identification of worker locations during emergencies which is crucial for effective response strategies additionally RFID technology is employed for precise personnel tracking enabling the system to identify individual miners locations in real time further supporting emergency response efforts this combination of technologies fosters a proactive safety culture and enhances hazard communication contributing to a more efficient and secure mining operation the system ultimately aims to establish a robust framework for continuous monitoring and timely hazard notifications efficiently improving the overall security of mining.
Authors
- S Swathy
- P. Sharmila
- B Archana
- J. Nandhini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5787-6307)
- K Anuratha
- K Dharshini
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-06-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/wams64402.2025.11158934
- Primary Topic
- Mineral Processing and Grinding
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00