Dispersed, self-organizing sensory networks supporting the technological

Examples of automation of technological processes for mineral extraction are presented. Aspects related to the diagnostics of machines and devices during operation processes are discussed. Applying the distributed sensor networks to enable designing and manufacturing the machines and devices operated in accordance with the idea of Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, M2M communication and autonomous behaviour was proposed. The paper presents impact of applying the distributed sensor networks on increasing work safety (multi-redundant communication) and reducing the employment in hazardous areas is presented. Implementation of algorithms based on swarm intelligence to control the routing processes of distributed sensor networks was suggested. Areas of application of distributed sensor networks based on swarm intelligence in other industries (renewable energy sources) are also outlined