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Seamless Data Connectivity for Open Pit Operations

GroundHog GRYD enables reliable, real-time equipment communication and data transfer — building a secure, high-performance network that powers smarter mining operations.

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Establish Robust On-Site Connectivity

Create Reliable Networks for Open-Pit Operations Using GroundHog GRYD

Integrated Network and Equipment Interface

Integrated Network and Equipment Interface

Traditional open-pit operations depend on external, fragmented hardware and Wi-Fi solutions to connect tablets and equipment. GroundHog GRYD provides a unified hardware box that combines routing, CAN data extraction, and serial connectivity — ensuring smooth, low-latency communication across your fleet.

  • Built-in network router connects to tablets and external Wi-Fi.
  • Supports CAN data and serial port connections for direct equipment integration.
  • Enables local mesh networks between diggers, trucks, and auxiliary machines.
  • Reliable in-pit connectivity
  • Unified network infrastructure

Connect Directly to Equipment

Get Real-Time Machine Data Without Third-Party Hardware

Seamless Machine Integration

Before GRYD, GroundHog relied on third-party devices for machine data. GRYD now provides a direct interface between GroundHog tablets and mining equipment — reading data from onboard systems using CAN or serial connections. This allows operators to view accurate, real-time trip and performance data.

  • Connects directly to onboard machine CAN systems.
  • Integrates high-precision GPS, VMI sensors, and weigh-scale devices.
  • Delivers trip and load data to operators in near real time.
  • Real-time operator visibility
  • Eliminate third-party dependencies
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Build a Local Mesh Network

Enable Peer-to-Peer Communication Across Your Fleet

Fleet-Level Communication_

Fleet-Level Communication

GRYD’s advanced router architecture lets diggers, trucks, and auxiliary machines communicate directly — even in areas with weak or intermittent Wi-Fi coverage. Each GRYD unit can form a local mesh network, allowing critical data to move seamlessly across your fleet.

  • Create peer-to-peer links between multiple machines.
  • Maintain operations even during external network outages.
  • Enhance coordination between trucks and diggers.
  • Resilient mesh networking
  • Continuous data flow

Accelerate Data Collection and Reporting

Automate Data Flow Between Equipment and GroundHog Applications 

Smart Data Synchronization

GRYD automates the collection of essential machine and performance data — from trip counts to load metrics — reducing manual entry and ensuring faster, more reliable reporting for dispatch and operations teams.

  • Syncs equipment data automatically with GroundHog FMS.
  • Reduces manual input and data errors.
  • Enables faster shift reports and productivity insights.
  • Automatic data capture
  • Better operational visibility
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Purpose-Built for Open-Pit Mining

Engineered for Reliability

Engineered for Reliability

Engineered for Reliability

Developed and manufactured in-house, GRYD is GroundHog’s first proprietary hardware solution — built to withstand the rigors of open-pit mining. With its ruggedized design and multi-device support, GRYD ensures uninterrupted operation and scalable connectivity across your site.

  • Designed and built by GroundHog.
  • Optimized for open-pit environments. 
  • Expandable architecture for future integrations.
  • Rugged and reliable
  • Future-ready infrastructure

Boost Ore Recovery by up to 40% in 9 Months

GRYD turns every heading, stope and drawpoint into a self-optimising micro-network that feeds live equipment and tonnage data straight to mine control—no surveyors, no radios, no waiting. 

Our Software Stack

FMS Operator App
FMS Operator App
Geology App
Geology App
Grade Control
Grade Control App
Ore Spotter App
Ore Spotter App

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Frequently Asked Questions

Payload monitoring ensures that each load meets the target weight by providing real-time feedback to operators. This eliminates guesswork, optimizes load efficiency, and enhances overall loading performance in mining operations.

Real-time payload measurement tracks the weight of material loaded into trucks, ensuring accurate load distribution. Operators receive immediate feedback, which helps them avoid underloading (reducing productivity) and overloading (causing maintenance issues).

 

GroundHog seamlessly integrates with VEI onboard weighing systems, allowing for precise load monitoring. This integration enhances operational efficiency and provides cloud-based connectivity for real-time data access.

  • Ensures precise weight measurement for each bucket load during the loading process
  • Reduces the risk of underloads and overloads
  • Improves efficiency by providing instant feedback to operators
  • Enhances reporting and analytics through cloud-based data access

Our system monitors operator performance in three key areas:

  • Underloads – Decrease productivity and lead to inefficient haulage cycles.
  • Overloads – Cause excessive wear and tear, leading to maintenance issues and downtime.
  • Acceptable Loads – Maximize productivity and keep equipment running efficiently.

By preventing overloads, the system protects equipment from excessive strain and damage, reducing maintenance costs and unplanned downtime. Keeping loads within acceptable limits extends the lifespan of mining trucks and shovels.

Operators and managers receive real-time data on:

  • Load distribution and weight accuracy
  • Operator performance and efficiency
  • Equipment utilization and potential maintenance risks

This actionable data helps optimize decision-making, improve haulage efficiency, and increase overall site productivity.

  • Increased productivity through optimized loading efficiency
  • Reduced maintenance costs by preventing overloading
  • Enhanced decision-making with real-time data insights
  • Seamless integration with existing onboard weighing systems

Yes! GroundHog’s integration with VEI onboard weighing solutions makes it easy to implement on existing shovels, diggers, and haulage trucks without requiring extensive modifications.