With Proxicam, Fleetsafe has proven its commitment to improving safety and reducing the risk of incidents at all workplaces.
Through regulation and technological advancements, workplace safety has greatly improved over the past few decades. However, the risk of injuries and fatalities is still very high for heavy vehicles and plant equipment that operate in close proximity to workers and pedestrians.
FleetSafe is the Australian developer and distributor of leading after-marketing safety solutions to the automotive and plant industries. Its well-regarded innovation, Proxicam, is an AI-powered proximity detection system designed to improve the engineering controls wherever personnel might come into contact with vehicles and plant equipment.
Proxicam uses the latest in computer vision and AI object recognition to distinguish a person in any form, tracking their proximity to the machine being used.
A breach to the predefined exclusion zone sends an immediate alert to the operator, helping prevent an incident. The intelligent technology provides 360o visibility and detection without personnel needing to wear RFID hardware or speciality vests to be detected, greatly mitigating human error.
Designed and developed in Australia, Proxicam has been engineered to achieve IP69 rating to withstand the tough Australian conditions – from remote mine sites in Western Australia to urban civil construction. The Artificial Intelligence is grounded in years of deep learning of neural networks and simulated training.
Fleetsafe Managing Director Clive Rogers said the product had been on the market for over three years, deployed on mine and construction sites, to roadbuilding and warehouses.
“This has provided a wealth of data in a wide range of industries and conditions,” he said.
“We’ve listened to our customers, from Tier 1 miners to multinational construction companies. Taking on feedback and turning their wish lists into new product enhancements,” he said.
Modular to any vehicle
Proxicam has been engineered to work with any size vehicle, in any environment.
The smart camera utilises edge technology, limiting the amount of components required. A range of alert types are available, from a basic offering of an indicator with LED and buzzer function to a 7-inch LCD HD monitor relaying live-feeds and audio-visual alerts.
The exclusion zones and detection parameters can be customised to suit any vehicle dimension, blind areas and operating environment.
Clive said this adaptability had been a core design principle.
“We understand that on any site you may have various sized vehicles that pose different risks to workers. Skid steers have poor rear visibility and need to operate in tight spaces. A single Proxicam camera can be mounted to the rear with just the LED and buzzer indicator,” he said.
“This maintains a safe exclusion zone for the operator whilst conserving the limited space in the cabin.
“Large, earthmoving excavators are also covered with the proximity detection system. Up to four cameras can be fitted to a vehicle, providing a 360o exclusion zone. Operators will receive a clear, live, quad view on the HD monitor that is compatible in all light conditions, above and below ground.”
Built for rapid deployment
A key component to any safety system is its ease of installation. Proxicam is installed just like a regular camera system and doesn’t require specialist tools or hours of work to install.
With a range of cable lengths and waterproof, screw-lock aviation connectors, the system can easily be fitted by any competent technician.
Clive said just a smartphone with WiFi is required.
“We had to ensure every Proxicam is set up correctly but won’t take a technician all day to complete just one vehicle. Especially if they are fitting out an entire fleet,” he said.
“The new calibration app guides the technician in a few simple sets. The exclusion zone can be adjusted by dragging your finger along the screen.”
Smart integrations
Proximity detection systems like Proxicam help operators prevent serious injuries and fatalities on site.
For fleet and safety managers, insights into the effectiveness of safety management systems is just as important.
“We know some of our customers require integrated telematics to review incidents and ensure they aren’t repeated,” Clive said.
“Another example of how Proxicam has enhanced its offering is the seamless integration with its DV-Hub. Continuous and event-based HD video can be captured from up to 4 cameras and stored locally on the 2TB SSD.
“Immediate back-to-base notifications can be received by safety managers. FleetHQ, Proxicam’s analytics dashboard can also be purchased to turn these data points into actionable insights.”
Clive said Proxicam had been designed to enhance a fleet’s existing technology ecosystem, not replace it.
“We’ve made our system hardware agnostic. If you already have a telematics system, Proxicam will integrate with it and send data to FleetHQ or an existing telematics dashboard,” he said.
For more information on Proxicam visit: www.proxicam.ai, email hello@fleetsafe. com.au or call 1800 227 548.