ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2020
A UAV-Based Framework for Semi-Automated Thermographic Inspection of Belt Conveyors in the Mining Industry.
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- Computer Vision-Based Techniques for Conveyor Belt Condition Monitoring: A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Belt conveyor idler fault detection algorithm based on improved YOLOv5.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Semantic segmentation of thermal defects in belt conveyor idlers using thermal image augmentation and U-Net-based convolutional neural networks.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Automated Identification of Overheated Belt Conveyor Idlers in Thermal Images with Complex Backgrounds Using Binary Classification with CNN.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Implementation of Non-Contact Temperature Distribution Monitoring Solutions for Railway Vehicles in a Sustainability Development System Transport.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Integrating the IoT and Blockchain Technology for the Next Generation of Mining Inspection Systems.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- New Approach of UAV Movement Detection and Characterization Using Advanced Signal Processing Methods Based on UWB Sensing.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
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Abstract
Frequent and accurate inspections of industrial components and equipment are essential because failures can cause unscheduled downtimes, massive material, and financial losses or even endanger workers. In the mining industry, belt idlers or rollers are examples of such critical components. Although there are many precise laboratory techniques to assess the condition of a roller, companies still have trouble implementing a reliable and scalable procedure to inspect their field assets. This article enumerates and discusses the existing roller inspection techniques and presents a novel approach based on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) integrated with a thermal imaging camera. Our preliminary results indicate that using a signal processing technique, we are able to identify roller failures automatically. We also proposed and implemented a back-end platform that enables field and cloud connectivity with enterprise systems. Finally, we have also cataloged the anomalies detected during the extensive field tests in order to build a structured dataset that will allow for future experimentation.
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