In the paper,firstly,the definition and classification of controlled blasting are summarized.Then,according to different action mechanisms of blasting,the present situation of researches on such controlled blasting technology as loose blasting,microsecond and extrusion blasting,interval charge blasting,smooth or pre-shear blasting,directional splitting blasting,blasting of protecting borehole wall,small burden and wide-space blasting,hole bottom priming blasting,compound charge blasting and silent blasting is reviewed.Finally,some suggestions are given for the development of controlled blasting technology.