Fortescue is using KUKA welding robots to handle 6 MW charging cables [video]
Rather than relying on humanoid robots, Fortescue is using industrial welding robots from automotive manufacturer KUKA to manage the massive cables required to deliver 6 megawatts of power to its electric haul trucks. These specially modified assembly-line robots are suited to handle the extreme demands of charging large mining vehicles in one of Australia's harshest environments.
Key points
- Fortescue deploys KUKA industrial robots for 6 MW charging cable handling
- 240-tonne electric haul trucks operating in Pilbara, Australia
- Humanoid robots deemed unsuitable for this scale of application
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