Boom Guard System
LoopX BoomGuard is an AI-powered safety system designed for jumbo drills, bolters, and other boom-equipped machines. It detects and predicts hazardous boom movements in real time, alerts nearby workers, and automatically stops the boom to prevent accidents.
The Problem
Underground boom machines — such as jumbo drills, bolters, and shotcrete sprayers — pose serious safety risks to workers operating close by. Existing 2D laser–based safety systems are unreliable: they trigger frequent false stops, fail to cover the front danger zone, and can be easily bypassed. These gaps leave workers exposed to entanglements, collisions, and life-threatening accidents during routine operations.
Our Solution
LoopX BoomGuard is the first AI-powered safety system built specifically for underground boom machines. Unlike laser-only systems, BoomGuard combines 360° night-vision cameras with advanced Vision AI to:
- Provide proactive warnings through flashing exclusion-zone lights before accidents happen
- Deliver reliable intervention control, automatically stopping or resetting boom movements when danger is detected
- Cover all critical zones — left, right, and front — ensuring workers are fully protected