Motion Metrics has added improvements and features to its existing PortaMetrics™ technology, its point and shoot 3D machine vision tablet that provides fragmentation analysis of an outdoor scene without the need for any reference scaling object. The new user interface “is more intuitive, easier to navigate and includes improvements to overall device functionality.” Furthermore, the user can now make manual corrections to rock segmentation using the touchscreen on the device. For example, when the software has over-segmented a rock, the user can manually correct the rock size by drawing a line around its perimeter. “Combining 3D vision with manual correction, the new PortaMetrics leaves no stone unmeasured” says the company.

Motion Metrics has also announced a partnership with Komatsu Brazil. Through this arrangement, Komatsu Brazil will offer Motion Metrics systems for all Komatsu equipment in addition to all shovel, excavator and loader models. Motion Metrics stated: “Their dedication to quality and reliability makes Komatsu a great fit to provide representation and local support to mines throughout Brazil.”

“With this partnership, we are excited to see our customers in Brazil benefit from the advanced monitoring solutions by Motion Metrics” said Gustavo Fonseca, Komatsu Brasil Commercial Manager. “Komatsu’s pursuit of ‘Quality and Reliability’ aligns closely with our philosophy of providing innovative, one-of-a-kind solutions designed to last in harsh environments” said Dr Shahram Tafazoli, President and CEO, Motion Metrics International Corp