Hyster prioritizes rapid response. The data for this comes from a camera system that detects and warns of pedestrians both indoors and outdoors. The system, which includes the free Hyster Tracker telemetry solution (Level 2 wireless access), detects pedestrians within a 5-meter radius. Businesses can use the information gained to reduce the risk of pedestrian and forklift accidents.
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The camera system recognizes physical features. It can also be used, among other things, to adjust pedestrian barriers in a targeted manner, to conduct informative conversations with drivers, or to take other measures.
The developers used extensive real-world photo data to enable the system to precisely track people. It can adapt to varying lighting and environmental conditions. Simultaneously, the system provides total and average figures for registered events per day and forklift. The analysis presents the total number of all events, their location, and the distance of pedestrians from the forklift. The dashboard records whether the forklift was moving or stationary, including the date and time.
“Demanding material handling applications are already characterized by harsh conditions, which means that companies simply cannot afford an additional safety risk due to improper driving behavior”says Clay Hendricks, Global Telemetry Product Manager at Hyster. “With this dashboard, operations receive the information they need to address safety concerns, ensure smooth operations within their teams, and guarantee that the required efficiency and productivity targets are met day after day.”
Automatic warning
Within a 110-degree field of view, the camera system precisely detects people up to a maximum distance of five meters. Driver warnings are issued automatically. Audible and visual alarms are available, as well as optional traction alarms. A characteristic tone sequence indicates the presence of pedestrians near the forklift. A light on the remote control shows the pedestrian's location within that zone. The optional traction alarms automatically and gradually reduce the forklift's braking force. The driver avoids the pedestrian by slowing down, reversing the forklift's direction, or both.
