Pitcrew AI is an Australian technology company developing autonomous thermal inspection systems for heavy transport fleets. Our core product uses proprietary AI-powered thermal imaging to detect early-stage tyre failures in mining haul trucks, preventing catastrophic incidents, reducing unplanned downtime, and extending asset life.
The Problem We Solve
In open-pit mining, haul truck tyres represent one of the highest consumable costs and safety risks. A single OTR (off-the-road) tyre can cost nearly $100,000, and undetected failures can cause fires, vehicle damage, and production losses worth millions. Traditional inspection methods rely on manual visual checks, slow, inconsistent, and increasingly impractical as mining operations adopt autonomous haulage systems that remove human operators from vehicles.
Pitcrew AI addresses this critical "sensory gap" by providing continuous, automated thermal monitoring that integrates seamlessly with both manned and autonomous fleet operations.
The global mining industry operates approximately 50,000 ultra-class haul trucks, with autonomous haulage adoption accelerating rapidly. As human operators are removed from vehicles, the demand for automated inspection systems grows correspondingly. Pitcrew AI is positioned at the intersection of two major industry trends: the push toward autonomous operations and the increasing focus on predictive maintenance and asset optimisation.
Our Technology
Our drive-through inspection stations capture high-resolution thermal data as trucks pass at operational speed. Proprietary AI algorithms analyse this data in real-time, identifying thermal anomalies that indicate developing failures, often days or weeks before they become visible or catastrophic. Results are delivered instantly to maintenance teams via our cloud platform, enabling predictive maintenance workflows that keep fleets running safely and efficiently.
Global Footprint
Pitcrew AI systems are deployed across major mining operations worldwide, serving tier-one customers. We operate through direct sales in Australia and Chile and are supported by channel partnerships with leading mining services providers in key global mining regions.
Leadership
Pitcrew AI was founded by a team combining deep expertise in computer vision, thermal engineering, and mining operations. The company is headquartered in New South Wales, Australia.
Why work with us
Pitcrew AI isn't a concept; it's operational. Our technology is deployed at major mining operations worldwide and trusted by tier-one miners to protect their most valuable mobile assets. We've earned our place in these operations by delivering measurable results in the harshest environments on earth.
We work with leading mining companies across Australia, South America, and North America. These customers demand rigorous safety standards, operational reliability, and demonstrated ROI. Our continued expansion within these accounts reflects the value we deliver.
Our systems are engineered specifically for the demands of open-pit mining, extreme temperatures, dust, vibration, and 24/7 operations. We understand the operational realities of mine sites and have designed our technology to integrate seamlessly with existing workflows, whether fleets are manned or autonomous.
Through our direct presence in Australia and Chile, combined with established channel partnerships across key mining regions, we can deploy, support, and service systems wherever our customers operate.
Pitcrew AI represents Australian engineering and AI capability applied to a genuine industrial challenge. We're proud to bring homegrown technology to the global stage, backed by the quality and reliability that Australian industry is known for.
