Technology
Software & Hardware Overview
Our heavily software-driven operations stack integrates machine vision, kinematics, sensor fusion and real-time feedback to enable autonomous decision-making and error correction.
Core Technology
Our Key Technological Edge
Laser-Based Spatial Referencing
Self-levelling control loops provide continuous calibration of cutting planes, ensuring extracted blocks conform to BSR-regulated dimensional tolerances.
Numerically Controlled Sawing
Path-planning algorithms optimise cut sequencing, tool engagement and material removal rates based on stone geometry and feedstock variability.
Robotic Arm Extraction
Handling system executes post-cut block separation, lift and transfer operations with collision avoidance and load-aware motion control.
Software-Driven Operations
Integrating machine vision, kinematics, sensor fusion and real-time feedback to enable autonomous decision-making and error correction.
Modular Rail & Gantry
Deployment architecture capable of self-positioning on uneven terrain, reducing manual setup while maintaining cutting accuracy and structural stability.
System Diagram
Hardware Breakdown
A detailed look at the components that make up our automated quarrying system.
In Diagram
Lowering system
Ensures sawing lower rail system is positioned correctly for each layer of bricks extracted
Above ground rail system
For moving entire gantry across quarry
Internal rail system
Governs X and Y gantry cuts
Saw blade setup
Dual saw system to optimise for speed in X, Y and Z dimensions
Lower frame
Supports sawing rail system
Self-levelling piers
Sit on rail system for stability
Additional Systems
- 6-Axis extraction arm and conveyor systems
- Quality control system
- Stacking system
- Water suppression & hood coverings
Inspiration
Example from Malta
We aim to completely automate the basic premise as in the video below: A rail based in-situ brick/block quarrying system.
This version fails because:
- ✕Illegal in western countries as it is extremely dangerous
- ✕Blocks are of poor quality (dimensions) and not up to sufficient tolerances (i.e. BSR)
- ✕Relies on expertise and large number of workers
- ✕Is not an all electric solution
Where We Differ
The tools to do this have been around for a long time now, but the software hasn't been. Now is the time.
Our Advantages:
- ✓Primarily software based
- ✓Raw physical materials are easier to manufacture
- ✓All-electric, sustainable operation
- ✓BSR-compliant dimensional tolerances
Software First
Digital Twin & Simulation
We have developed a complete digital twin of our system where we can test, plan and optimise the hardware before any capital expenditure.
- Unified control software coordinating gantry motion, saws, servos, lasers and robotic extraction in a single system
- Real-time kinematic simulation and collision-aware toolpath planning across X, Y and Z axes
- Automated laser alignment and self-levelling, ensuring consistent accuracy across uneven quarry terrain
- Adaptive feed rates and cutting parameters optimised in software for material type, blade wear and load
- Continuous monitoring of motors, spindles and sensors with predictive fault detection and remote diagnostics
- Modular, scalable software architecture supporting multiple machines, sites and operation sizes
Explore Our Research
All of our technological advances are grounded in scientific literature and extensive research.