Unique vehicle camera detects pedestrians and differentiates them from objects

Workplace injuries due to collisions with moving vehicles are among the most common when there is close interaction between people and FLT’s for example.

As well as reducing the number of accidents, Blaxtair is likely to increase productivity, as it prevents false or unwanted alarms due to the fact it recognises human form. The system consists of the sensor head, processing unit and a 7- inch screen together with visual/audible alarms.

“Based on 3D stereoscopic technology it is the only technology that can pick out the human form stationary or moving. The stereoscopic camera, mounted on the back of a vehicle, has a wide viewing area and a configurable detection area, especially crucial and beneficial in confined areas. It recognises human form using a combination of video recognition algorithms and image processing technologies. Objects can also be detected if required based on a selectable, configurable feature.

Should a pedestrian enter the selected danger zone they will be detected in milliseconds and the driver will receive an alarm.

The driver can view the hazard on the in-cab monitor or simply have visual/audible alarms to alert him to the danger. The system is not a replacement for driver vigilance, but it does provide assistance and greatly reduces risk of pedestrians being injured or worse!! It can also reduce damage to the vehicle as it can also have obstacle detection as a closer secondary proximity zone alarm if required.

Historically other forms of detection have been implemented, RFID tag based systems or Radar are typically two of the most common technologies used to prevent collisions.

However, in certain circumstances, these technologies can be unreliable in terms of false alarms or control/slowing of the vehicle when no danger exists. This can result in the driver having a lack of confidence in the alarms and also reduced productivity. They do not specifically detect the person or differentiate between a person and an object.

Blaxtair addresses this issue whilst also providing a greater degree of confidence and productivity says Ken Dawson the UK representative for the Blaxtair system. It continuously scans the designated area when in reverse for example, all aspects of the area are analysed in a fraction of a second and classified as a pedestrian or object.

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