Inspiring! Boonray Technology was featured on the front page of China Intellectual Property News

—This is the 3514th day that Boonray Technology has persisted in innovation—

The widespread adoption of machine production and the development of automation are freeing humans from tedious or high-risk manual labor, ushering repetitive tasks into a new era of safety, convenience, and environmental friendliness. The rise of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, and cloud computing is providing unprecedented development opportunities for autonomous driving and intelligent workspaces.

Since its founding, Shanghai Boonray Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Boonray Technology), a private enterprise deeply engaged in autonomous driving and other artificial intelligence technologies, has been committed to the research, development, and application of technologies related to new energy autonomous mining vehicles and intelligent mining. In its pursuit of cutting-edge industry advancements, Boonray Technology relies on a comprehensive intellectual property protection system to ensure sustainable innovation and enhance its market competitiveness.

Strengthening Market Competitiveness with Patents

Intellectual property is a protective barrier for technology companies competing globally. Since its founding in 2015, Boonray Technology has consistently prioritized intellectual property as its core competitive advantage, leveraging its patent strengths to maintain its leading market position.

Boonray Technology Vice President Mu Weiwei told reporters from China Intellectual Property News that Boonray Technology understands that high-value patents are crucial for developing innovative productivity. The company has developed a "Patent Mining and Application Guide," requiring R&D teams to submit technical briefings at the beginning of a project. This allows for early identification of high-value patents with competitive advantages through internal review.

Focusing on the core use cases of L4 electric unmanned mining vehicles, Boonray Technology continues to cultivate high-value patents in core areas such as multi-sensor fusion positioning, multi-source heterogeneous sensor perception, and redundant design for drive-by-wire chassis. Currently, several patent applications have been granted, including "An imaging device for obstacle avoidance in unmanned vehicles" and "A method and system for battery replacement in unmanned mining vehicles."

According to reports, by 2024, over 300 new energy mining vehicles equipped with Boonray's autonomous driving system will be in operation nationwide, accumulating 20 million kilometers and transporting 371.92 million tons of earth. By 2024, Boonray Technology will have added two new large-scale open-pit coal mines in northern China with an annual production capacity of over 60 million tons in Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, achieving the regular operation of new energy unmanned mining vehicles in these large-scale open-pit coal mines. Boonray Technology has deployed 30 BLEB145 all-electric unmanned mining trucks, equipped with 800 kWh batteries and capable of carrying 100 tons of payload, at the Shengli East No. 2 open-pit coal mine of Inner Mongolia Datang International Xilinhot Mining Co., Ltd. These trucks now operate without a safety officer, seamlessly integrating with unmanned mining trucks and unmanned battery swap stations, marking China's first "dual-unmanned" new energy mining truck operation throughout its operations. The unmanned mining truck fleet can overcome harsh working conditions, including bumpy roads, heavy dust, and extreme cold weather, ensuring safe operation.

In addition to focusing on its own technological innovation, Boonray Technology has also established close partnerships with leading industry companies such as Shanghai Qiyuanxin Power Technology Co., Ltd. and Shaanxi Tongli Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. Through resource sharing and complementary strengths, they are jointly exploring the path of intelligent transformation for the mining industry and promoting its safe, efficient, and green development.

Comprehensive Layout, Building a Comprehensive Protection Network

Boonray Technology, with autonomous driving, ubiquitous robotics, and by-wire control technologies at its core, has established a multi-layered and multi-dimensional intellectual property protection network through a rigorous organizational structure and institutional processes.

"The company adheres to an innovative path of independent research and development, strengthens intellectual property protection, and continuously enhances its technological strength and market competitiveness. Currently, the company holds 200 invention patents, covering core technology areas such as autonomous driving and intelligent mining solutions. At the same time, the company has been actively promoting its international patent portfolio in Southeast Asia, Africa, and other countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative," said Mu Weiwei.

Boonray Technology's intellectual property management system is based on the concept of "full lifecycle management." The company has established a dedicated intellectual property department, which works closely with the R&D and marketing departments to monitor the entire process from pre-research to commercialization. The company also introduces artificial intelligence tools to improve management efficiency, enabling automated analysis of patent documents and real-time early warning of infringement risks.

It is reported that Boonray Technology's comprehensive patent portfolio has avoided business interruptions due to infringement disputes and mitigated unnecessary legal risks in overseas markets through a patent early warning mechanism. Previously, its patents related to redundant, wire-controlled chassis technology effectively prevented competitors from copying its products in the field of electric autonomous driving in mines, ensuring its technological leadership.

Over its ten years of development, Boonray Technology has accumulated extensive experience in intellectual property protection and technological innovation. "Going forward, Boonray Technology will continue to deepen its commitment to autonomous driving in mines, actively promote the development of technical standards for autonomous driving in mining areas, and share fundamental technologies through a patent pool to foster collaborative development and sharing within the industry," said Mu Weiwei. The company will also actively expand its domestic and international markets, continuously improve its patent portfolio in countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, promote the widespread application and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, continuously achieve breakthroughs in intelligent mining and autonomous driving, and actively explore the new future of intelligent mining.