Heidelberg Materials, a Germany-based building materials and solutions company, has placed an order with Epiroc to adapt and implement its LinkOA platform for driverless haulage trucks in a quarry in Australia.
This request comes on the heels of a recent announcement from Heidelberg about ramping up the use of automation. The company said it aims to reach 30 self-driving vehicles in 2026 and more than 100 by the end of 2028.
Financial details were not disclosed by either company.
“Our LinkOA system is already a proven technology for mining automation, and with this project we look forward to bringing the same productivity and safety benefits to the aggregates sector,” said Helena Hedblom, CEO and President of Epiroc.
The LinkOA platform uses sensors, cameras and artificial intelligence (AI), to remotely control and monitor a variety of mining vehicles. The software won Engineering Product of the Year at the 2026 Digital Engineering Awards.
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