Bob Muirhead is the founder of RCT and now serves as executive director. He trained as an electrical apprentice in Kalgoorlie in the mid 1960s. Mr Muirhead started the company after developing a fail-safe engine protection system to improve the reliability of underground mine equipment. His company has proceeded to develop a wide range of smart guidance, teleremote and remote control automation solutions that are used globally.
Mr Muirhead was named the Austmine Champion of Innovation for 2017, recognising his role in pioneering innovation in the mining industry.