Hello, my robot coworker!

On November 19, a smart robot patrolled inside the new No. 2 blast furnace at the ironmaking plant (pictured).

Equipped with advanced sensors and detection systems, the robot is designed to continuously monitor critical data, such as gas concentrations on the furnace platform, around the clock. This continuous monitoring enables the timely detection of potential safety hazards.

The introduction of this "smart colleague" has freed frontline workers from the task of monitoring gas concentrations—a job typically considered "dirty, difficult, and dangerous."

By the end of 2024, the plant will have robots replacing 43% of its "dirty, difficult, and dangerous" jobs. These key applications include automatic labeling, unbundling, ammonium sulfate stacking, and temperature measurement/sampling. This automation strategy has significantly improved production efficiency and substantially enhanced operational safety standards.