Smart mine evacuation and rescue system
Design and demonstration of intelligent mine evacuation and mine rescue system
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NEW MEXICO INST OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY · NIH-11419437
This project will build and demonstrate a smart evacuation and rescue system to help miners and rescue teams find and reach people faster during underground emergencies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW MEXICO INST OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SOCORRO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11419437 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You're being asked about work to design and demonstrate a smart system that helps evacuate and rescue people from underground mines. The team will combine sensors, underground communications, mapping, and automated tools to track locations, guide escape routes, and support rescue teams. Researchers will build prototypes and run demonstrations in realistic mine environments to see how the system performs in real conditions. The focus is on improving communication, navigation, and coordination during emergencies to speed rescues and reduce harm.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are underground miners, mine rescue personnel, and mine operators who can take part in system demonstrations or training exercises.
Not a fit: People who do not work in or near underground mining operations are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the system could shorten the time to locate and evacuate trapped miners, reducing injuries and fatalities.
How similar studies have performed: Related technologies such as underground communications, sensors, and robotics have improved some emergency responses, but combining them into a single intelligent mine evacuation and rescue system is still relatively new.
Where this research is happening
SOCORRO, UNITED STATES
- 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
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 below.