A mine is a type of explosive used by ground troops to neutralize an opponent. It is concealed just beneath the ground's surface and activates when enemy persons or vehicles pass over it. Land mines and anti-tank mines were common techniques of neutralizing enemies during World War I, and they are still in use today. Even though mines are meant to be planted in specific active battle zones, mines are seldom removed from the earth's surface or deactivated after the conflict, leaving that region of ground safe. Mechanical mine-clearing systems are demining equipment that deliberately detonates mines to clean the surface.
The necessity for mechanical mine clearance is mostly motivated by the need to rid the land of mines for other purposes. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and construction projects need the use of formerly undeveloped land, which facilitates the development of automated mine-clearing equipment. Poor fencing and warning displays are common near minefields, causing stray travelers and children to unknowingly cross them, resulting in numerous mishaps and incidents, prompting regulatory bodies to implement measures to clear the mines, leading to an increase in mechanical mine clearance system market growth.
Mines are usually cleaned by clearing staff using rudimentary metal detectors, which can be harmful if the personnel mistakenly treads on them. Complications emerge if the mines buried under the surface are constructed of plastic or another material that cannot be identified by a metal detector; hence, mechanical mine clearance devices are the best approach to clear for safety reasons.