CANADIAN TECHNOLOGY
n Water sprayer cassette that includes a 4,542 litre water tank , horizontal and vertical sprayer bars , and a water pump that can be used to fill the tank and also regulate the pressure at which the water will be applied through the system . The prime mover that is part of the wider cassette system comes with a unique design that , Timberland says , allows for the use of one main vehicle ( prime mover ) to move around and transport various rear configurations ( cassettes ). The prime mover bare frame connects via a custom design pin locking system allowing for ease of transportation .
AI-backed collision avoidance
Ontario-based PROVIX has introduced a new tagless collision avoidance solution ( CAS ) system for heavy equipment and light vehicles that , it says , includes artificial intelligence-aided 360 ° cameras to detect both personnel and vehicles in close proximity .
The advent of AI-backed cameras has introduced a new tool in the quest for making mobile equipment safer for both surface and underground operations , PROVIX says .
“ AI-360 cameras identify people and vehicles to provide early warning to equipment operators of their presence and location ,” the company explained . “ Audible warnings are provided to alert the operator of anyone or any vehicle in the
AI-360 cameras identify people and vehicles to provide early warning to equipment operators of their presence and location , PROVIX says
programmable detection zone around the equipment .”
Visual confirmation is available as the in-cab monitor displays the location of the personnel / vehicles detected in relation to the heavy equipment . Simultaneously , AI-360 cameras provide a computer-generated 360 ° aerial view image of the equipment for complete situational awareness .
The split-screen display ( pictured ) shows all the surrounding area and the active camera based on direction of travel . Operators can view one screen and see a complete picture of anything around the equipment , the company claims .
A side benefit to AI-backed cameras is that FCW , or Forward Collision Warning , is automatically enabled as is the LDW , or Lane Departure Warning , for any haul roads with surface marking .
An integrated radar system that can be deployed on up to four faces of the equipment