Wenco International Mining Systems is featured in the September 2025 issue of International Mining Magazine for its role in founding OpenAutonomy.com — a vendor-neutral, contributor-led platform dedicated to advancing interoperable autonomous systems in mining.
As the industry shifts from proprietary, closed systems, OpenAutonomy.com provides collaborative resource and knowledge for mining companies, OEMs, and technology providers to explore the benefits of open autonomy. The platform hosts technical articles, implementation case studies, and standards updates, offering practical insights without paid promotion or advertising.
Its founding contributors — including Scania, Polymath Robotics, and Mule.Bot (previously Autonomous Correct LCC) — bring a range of OEM and technology perspectives that underscore the collaborative intent of the initiative.
Why a Knowledge Hub Now?
Industry developments underline why this resource is timely:
- ISO 23725 is enabling clearer interfaces between fleet management systems and autonomous haulage systems.
- Recent market activity and consolidations — such as Epiroc's acquisition of ASI Mining and Pronto's acquisition of SafeAI — point to an industry increasingly focused on interoperability.
- Operational examples — such as the iron ore project with Rio Tinto, Scania, and Wenco — demonstrate how ISO-based approaches can support mixed-fleet autonomy on productive mines
OpenAutonomy.com is designed as an educational resource for mining companies, OEMs, and integrators seeking practical, standards-based guidance on deploying autonomy across existing fleets and infrastructure.
Wenco supports the platform as a founding member and editorial contributor, reflecting our commitment to open standards and real-world interoperability.
“The success of such initiatives will ultimately be measured not by website traffic or contributor count, but by whether they accelerate the adoption of truly interoperable autonomous systems that allow mines to freely choose the best solutions for their needs.”
📖Read the full feature in International Mining Magazine: IM September 2025
💡Explore the platform: OpenAutonomy.com
🔗Learn more about Wenco's open autonomy vision: Open Autonomy | Wenco