A company out of Burnaby is applying a suite of modern technologies in an effort to bring higher level of precision to Canada’s mining industry.
Rigid Robotics leverages sensors, the internet of things, and artificial intelligence to automate large mining shovels and optimize digging conditions for operations.
“At Rigid Robotics, we are connecting mining equipment and frontline workers to real-time precision data and insights to make better decisions,” the company states online. “Our innovative solutions not only significantly boost operational efficiency and human safety but also bring substantial environmental benefits.”
The firm’s platform—RIGIDprecision—is unified, scalable, and integration-friendly, according the company, providing additional layers of intelligence for operational oversight, planning, and real-time support.
This month, Rigid received capital from the federal government to further build on recent momentum.
Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North, announced $1 million for Rigid alongside two other Burnaby-based technology firms.
The funding hails from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada’s Jobs and Growth Fund. PacifiCan invests in a range of opportunities, from projects out of UBC to boosting tourism and innovation on Vancouver Island and pumping up the province’s fastest growing city.
“Rigid Robotics is grateful for the support from PacifiCan through the Jobs and Growth Fund,” said Mehran Motamed, who serves the company as chief of technology.
“This funding has been pivotal in driving our rapid expansion, allowing us to grow our local team and scale our AI-driven cloud platform,” the CTO stated.
“As we grow, our technology is transforming mining operations by reducing costs, minimizing downtime, and improving environmental footprints,” Motamed continued. “We’re excited to build on this momentum and continue our fast-paced innovation in B.C. and beyond.”
Rigid Robotics was founded in 2013.
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