In past 20 years,Changsha Institute of Mining Research(CIMR)obtainedmany research achievements in the filed of raise borer including standard raise borer,blindraise borer,incline raise borer and electric-powered raise borer etc.In this paper,the char-acteristics of walking raise borers with a variety of models and specifications,developedby CIMR and other departments,are summarized thoroughly,and the future trends ofraise borer are pointed out.