# Autonomous Mine-Exploring Trucks This Construction Truck Could Improve Safety In Mines By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/construction-truck References: [news.volvogroup](http://news.volvogroup.com/2016/09/07/volvo-first-in-the-world-with-self-driving-truck-in-underground-mine/) & [volvotrucks](http://www.volvotrucks.com/en-en/trucks/volvo-fmx.html) The [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-truck-1) FMX is an exceptionally high-tech autonomous construction truck that is designed to be able to infiltrate mines and other dangerous industrial environments in order to be able to improve safety standards by reducing human exposure to potentially fatal hazards, while also boosting their productivity. This particular construction truck is outfitted with a whole slew of [high-tech sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-system) that keep tabs on the surrounding environment and help to map out a route for the truck to follow while controlling its speed and acceleration. The truck is capable of detecting obstacles and seeking human instruction to evade accidents. Considering the innate dangers of mining, this autonomous construction truck is a much-needed innovation that could revolutionize the mining industry and reduce the number of accidents suffered by workers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Trucks:** The use of autonomous trucks in industrial environments like mines and construction sites has the potential to revolutionize safety standards and reduce human exposure to hazards. - **High-tech Sensors:** The integration of advanced sensors in construction trucks enables obstacle detection, route mapping, and human interaction, improving safety and efficiency. - **Productivity Boost:** Autonomous construction trucks have the opportunity to increase productivity by reducing the need for human labor in dangerous industrial environments like mines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mining:** The mining industry could benefit from the use of autonomous trucks to improve safety standards and reduce accidents among workers in hazardous conditions. - **Construction:** The construction industry could leverage autonomous trucks with high-tech sensors to enhance safety and efficiency at construction sites, minimizing the risk for workers. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore the use of autonomous trucks beyond mining and construction, leading to increased efficiency and reduced human error. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Farming Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-multiterrain-tractor.md) - [Self-Driving Collaborative Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-truck-1.md) - [All-Electric Mining Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mining-truck-prototype.md) - [Autonomous Work Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-work-vehicle.md) - [Automated Multipurpose Farming Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-farming-vehicle.md) - [Electrically Powered Mining Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mining-haul-truck.md) - [Living Area-Equipped Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geely-homtruck.md) - [Autonomous Cabin-Free Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-truck.md) - [Construction Autonomous Work Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-work-vehicle-1.md)