A mine is a type of explosive employed by ground forces to neutralize the adversary. It is buried just beneath the ground's surface and is activated by pressure when enemy people or vehicles come over it. Land mines and anti-tank mines were popular enemy neutralization methods during World War I, and they are continuing in use today. Though mines are supposed to be planted in specified active combat zones, mines are seldom removed from the earth's surface or deactivated after the war, leaving that area of ground safe. Mechanical mine clearing systems are demining devices that intentionally detonate mines in order to clean the surface. In most cases, these systems are armored vehicles designed specifically to withstand and absorb the explosive force of the mines while causing little or no damage to them or their surroundings.
The need for mechanical mine removal is largely driven by the need to clear land of mines for other uses. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and building projects need the use of formerly undeveloped area, which aids the development of automated mine clearing equipment. Poor fencing and warning displays are a common sight 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, resulting in an increase in the mechanical mine clearance system market growth.
Mines are traditionally cleared by using simple metal detectors by clearing personnel, which can be dangerous if the personnel inadvertently steps on them. Complications arise if the mines buried beneath the surface are made of plastic or other material that cannot be detected by the metal detector; therefore, for safety reasons, mechanical mine clearance systems are the best way to clear.