The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
Metal Tech News - February 12, 2024
Nexys is a modular 3D mapping system that can be carried in a backpack, mounted to a vehicle, attached to a ground robot, or flown around by Exyn Technologies' own state-of-the-art autonomous drones.
Nexys colorized images show details of the mapped environment not possible with only point-cloud.
Nexys is the next generation of surveying technologies developed by Exyn that have already proven their worth as a safer, faster, and and more accurate way to map mines and other industrial sites.
Whether carried in a backpack, on the back of a Boston Dynamics Spot robot dog, or docked with one of its own state-of-the-art autonomous drones, Exyn Technologies' new Nexys modular 3D mapping system offers unmatched flexibility, speed, and accuracy for surveying and inspecting mines, construction sites, and other demanding environments.
As a pioneer of aerial drones capable of autonomously navigating complex subterranean environments that are beyond the reach of the global positioning system, Exyn has established its technology as a safer, faster, and more accurate way to map underground mines.
As the first aerial robots in the world to achieve Level 4 autonomy--which means the drones can detect and avoid objects without the assistance of humans or GPS while carrying out preprogrammed missions - Exyn drones have proven to be a great tool for mapping historical mines that have been abandoned for decades and are too dangerous to send humans in to inspect.
"Exyn came to our site to show us the autonomous capabilities of their drone technology, and we're very impressed with the timeliness and quality of the data acquired," Ascot Resources COO John Kieran said after Exyn drones navigated and mapped partially collapsed historical mine tunnels at a Northern British Columbia gold mine.
Nexys is the next generation of surveying technologies developed by Exyn that have already proven their worth as a safer, faster, and and more accurate way to map mines and other industrial sites.
Mining companies are also using Exyn drones and mapping equipment to quickly create the most detailed digital maps of the mazes of passages at current underground mining operations.
"Autonomous drones are a real game-changer for risk management and data collection," said Patti Pegues, the mine planning manager for Vale North Atlantic.
With Nexys, Exyn takes its autonomous technology for mapping the most demanding environments on Earth to the next level.
"We are excited to introduce Exyn Nexys to the world, a testament to Exyn's dedication to leading-edge innovation and our commitment to transforming the mapping and surveying landscape," said Exyn Technologies CEO Brandon Torres Declet.
Equipped with state-of-the-art lidar technology and Exyn's proprietary algorithms, Nexys is capable of capturing up to 1.9 million scan points per second while continuously updating the map as new data is received.
The maps created are produced at a high enough level of accuracy to be used for precision-driven surveying and mapping operations.
The point cloud data collected by Nexys is brought to life by two embedded cameras that deliver a combined 360-degree view and real-life color images of the mapped environment. Because these ruggedized cameras are embedded in the onboard software, the point cloud shapes are immediately upgraded to clearer and more detailed images of the mapped environment.
Nexys colorized images show details of the mapped environment not possible with only point-cloud.
While Nexys is designed to integrate with Exyn's industry-leading autonomous drones, this cutting-edge mapping solution can be carried by hand, in a backpack, mounted to a vehicle, or on ground robots.
"This adaptability makes Nexys an essential tool for comprehensive mapping across diverse environments, from indoor and underground spaces to rugged outdoor terrains," penned in a statement introducing Nexys.
Given its flexibility, speed, and accuracy, Exyn says Nexys is an ecosystem designed to revolutionize mapping and surveying – not only of mines but across all sectors where survey-grade professional mapping is a must.
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