Smart Mine: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Coal Extraction

The study delves into the deep integration of Artificial Intelligence(AI) with the coal industry, emphasizing that this amalgamation is pivotal for the modernization of mines, achieving automation, reduction of human labor, and enhancing efficiency. Coal continues to be an essential resource within the global energy framework, maintaining a significant role. The article elaborates on the crucial role of AI across the complete operational workflow and business applications in coal mines, illustrating how AI empowerment facilitates the shift towards intelligent mining.Central to the discussion are key AI applications such as target detection and recognition, and the prediction of coal and gas outbursts. Leveraging machine learning algorithms and sensor technologies, such as cameras, facilitates precise object location, identification, and detection within mine areas, thereby enhancing the safety and efficiency of mining operations. The effectiveness of these technologies is directly influenced by the quality of data; thus, high-quality datasets are imperative for ensuring the robustness and accuracy of AI models in practical deployments.The paper also highlights the critical importance of predictive technologies for coal and gas outbursts, a key safety measure in coal production. AI's capability to monitor and predict coal and gas concentrations in real time enables early warnings of potential safety issues, allowing for the implementation of preventive measures that substantially reduce the probability of accidents.By integrating AI technologies, the coal industry not only boosts production efficiency and safety standards but also strengthens worker safety while pursuing economic benefits.