GroundHog
The mine digitization and automation company, delivering a simple, powerful, cloud-based platform for open-pit and underground operations.
About GroundHog
GroundHog was founded circa 2010 in Silicon Valley by Srikant Penmetsa (CEO) and Krishna Kunam (CTO), originally as rapidBizApps before rebranding in 2019. The company initially secured Atlas Copco as its first client and has since grown into a comprehensive mining technology platform deployed at operations run by Barrick Gold, Rio Tinto, Glencore, and Nyrstar across five continents. GroundHog is distributed globally through RAMJACK Technology Solutions.
GroundHog differentiates itself through modern cloud-native, AI/ML architecture that deploys on standard iPads and Android tablets — eliminating the need for expensive proprietary hardware. It claims deployment in days versus months for legacy systems. The platform is self-funded and covers both open-pit and underground operations with a breadth of modules including FMS, short interval control, RTLS, telematics, collision avoidance, fuel management, maintenance, and safety training.
— Written by the MSR editorial team
Products by GroundHog (2)
Sorted alphabetically
GroundHog FMS Open Pit
by GroundHog
A complete cloud-based surface fleet management system with AI-driven dispatch, real-time truck allocation, GPS tracking, and automatic activity recognition.
GroundHog FMS Underground
by GroundHog
Complete underground mine management from production face to central office, with automated shift scheduling, RTLS, and peer-to-peer communication in GPS-denied environments.
Company Details
- HQ
- Milpitas, USA
- Company Size
- 51-200
- Website
- groundhogapps.com
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