IoT platforms for the Mining Industry: An Overview

Abstract

Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things are now very common concepts as solutions that can revolutionize the industry. Constanttechnological progress increases the possibilities of using computer tools and solutions to support processes in industry and productionoptimization. The use of the Internet of Things is particularly important in complex processes in mining, enabling the extractionof valuable information from data. The integration of physical facilities in the enterprise enables the digitization of productionprocesses and the increase of efficiency and security.This article presents an overview of the selected internet of things platforms and analytical tools that can be used in industry, withparticular emphasis on the mining sector. It is pointed out, that the number of suppliers of IoT technologies and analytical toolsoffering advanced data analytics services for industry is significant and constantly evolving. The aim of the article is to evaluateselected IoT solutions based on the following criteria: offering predictive analytics, implemented artificial intelligence (AI) ormachine learning (ML) algorithms, a mining-oriented process approach, advanced data visualization, interoperability, real-timedata capture, remote device management and cloud-based technology. The review was prepared to provide knowledge about IoTvendors operating on the market, as well as to indicate the functionalities that are the most popular among solutions.