Strategic Adaptation in Vehicle Self-Protection Systems

This presentation will explore the need for self-protection in large mining equipment, such as rope shovels used in the mining industry. The topic will cover how prediction algorithms can be used to protect against potential collisions that may occur when moving machine components come into contact with other portions of the machine during operation.

The session will also discuss strategies for handling challenges encountered during project execution at various levels and the approaches used to address them throughout the project lifecycle.

Speaker: Srikanth Dandamraju

Srikanth Dandamraju is a Senior Controls Specialist with more than 13 years of experience delivering automation solutions in high-speed manufacturing environments. His expertise includes advanced PLC programming and SCADA architecture, supporting projects from conceptual design through field commissioning.

Originally from India, Srikanth moved to the United States in August 2015. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a major in Control Systems from Texas A&M University–Kingsville in December 2016 and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jawaharlal Technological University, India, in May 2006.