Creating a smart system for mine evacuation and rescue.
Official title: Design and demonstration of intelligent mine evacuation and mine rescue system
Funded at New Mexico Inst of Mining & Technology · NIH-11142299 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a smart system to help keep miners safe during emergencies by quickly figuring out the best ways to guide them to safety when they need to evacuate or get rescued.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico Inst of Mining & Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Socorro, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $501,496 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH012351-04M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11142299 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research would be miners and mining personnel who may be involved in evacuation scenarios.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in mining operations or do not work in environments where evacuation systems are necessary may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an intelligent system designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of mine evacuations and rescues. By integrating advanced technologies, the project aims to create a reliable framework that can assist in emergency situations within mines. The approach involves designing algorithms and systems that can quickly assess conditions and guide miners to safety. This innovative solution seeks to minimize risks and improve outcomes during critical incidents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety of miners during emergencies, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been advancements in safety technologies in mining, this specific approach to intelligent evacuation systems is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
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New Mexico Inst of Mining & Technology
Socorro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mojtabai, Navid — New Mexico Inst of Mining & Technology
- Study coordinator: Mojtabai, Navid
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.