Construction sites and industrial areas are environments where the coexistence of heavy equipment and pedestrians poses a significant safety risk. Accidents involving heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, trucks, and excavators can have serious, even deadly, consequences for pedestrians nearby.
Pedestrian detection for heavy equipment is crucial for safety, especially in industrial or construction environments. There are several pedestrian detection solutions, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Here are some commonly used solutions for pedestrian detection on construction sites and in factories:
Ultrasonic Sensors:
- Operating Principle: Ultrasonic sensors use sound waves to detect nearby objects.
- Advantages: Effective in various conditions (dust, smoke, etc.).
- Disadvantages: Accuracy may be affected by the presence of obstacles.
Infrared Sensors:
- Operating Principle: Infrared sensors detect heat emitted by objects.
- Advantages: Can be used in darkness.
- Disadvantages: Accuracy may be affected by weather conditions and obstacles.
Radar :
- Operating Principle: Radars use radio waves to detect moving objects.
- Advantages: Can detect objects at a greater distance.
- Disadvantages: Accuracy may be reduced in environments with many obstacles.
Cameras with Object Detection Software:
- Operating Principle: Cameras capture video images, and software analyzes these images to detect pedestrians.
- Advantages: Potential for more precise detection through visual analysis.
- Disadvantages: May be affected by adverse weather conditions and requires significant processing power.
LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging):
- Operating Principle: Uses laser beams to measure the distance of objects.
- Advantages: High precision in distance measurement.
- Disadvantages: High cost compared to other technologies.
Audible and Visual Alarm Systems:
- Operating Principle: Emit audible or visual warnings when pedestrians are detected.
- Advantages: Simple and often used in conjunction with other systems.
- Disadvantages: Doesn't always alert the driver in noisy environments.
What is the cost of a pedestrian detection system?
As for prices, they can vary considerably depending on the technology used, detection range, accuracy, and other features. Costs may include equipment purchase, installation, and possibly maintenance costs.
In summary, safety on construction sites related to accidents between heavy equipment and pedestrians requires a proactive approach involving the implementation of accident prevention measures, effective communication, training and compliance with safety standards.
Pedestrian detection and construction site/factory safety systems offered by Alltech Group:
NBS systems improving safety around industrial vehicles. It supplies a precise vision of the environment to the driver. NBS is specially designed, tested and proven for heavy equipment.
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NBS-Cam Wireless HD (720P)The HD wireless range is recommended for applications where cables are difficult or impossible to install (ex: forklift). The installation is then simplified. |
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NBS-Cam HD (1080P)The high-definition range offers a higher quality image. Indeed, with a resolution of 1080P, NBS HD cameras offer better image definition. |
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NBS-Cam RadarCollision avoidance system to prevent collisions between machinery and objects / pedestrians. It is mainly used on heavy equipment and commercial vehicles. It provides a visual and audible alert to operators to avoid any potential danger. |
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NBS-Cam 360°NBS panoramic vision system provides clear rear, front and side view of your driving simultaneously. It provides a true surround vision of driving with 1080P HD image. It is specially designed for trucks, buses, heavy vehicles and much more. |
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NBS-Cam DetectNBS AI100 Intelligent Pedestrian Detection Camera adopts deep learning technology to detect pedestrians in front of the vehicle, on the side and behind the vehicle in real time, so as to warn drivers of potential risks of collision with pedestrians, and improve the driving safety! |
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NBS-AlarmWith white noise/wideband NBS alarms, sound automatically adjusts 5-10db above ambient noise |
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NBS-LEDThe use of LED lights on heavy vehicles makes it easy to identify areas at risk of collision with objects or even pedestrians when the vehicle is in motion. |
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