Linde Material Handling's innovative "Linde Reverse Assist Camera" assistance system can distinguish people and objects in real time to prevent collisions between industrial trucks and pedestrians in warehouse and production environments by means of a multi-stage warning system. It can be integrated as an integral part of new vehicles or offered as a retrofit option, and works independently or in combination with existing assistance and safety systems.
Investments in safety assistance systems pay off in many ways: In addition to preventing personal tragedies, costs, productivity losses and management resources are also saved. That's why the systems usually pay for themselves quickly.
Linde MH's range of safety assistance systems has now been expanded to include the intelligent rear view camera. Developed with the help of artificial intelligence, it has "learned" to differentiate between people and objects in the event of obstacles in the rear of the truck. If it detects a person in the defined angular range around the camera, a multi-stage warning system is activated: The driver is alerted to the potential danger both visually via a display and by an acoustic signal. In addition, an automatic reduction in speed can be initiated to further reduce the risk of an accident.
If desired, the alarm settings can be adjusted so that they are only triggered when the forklift actually travels in the direction of the detected persons.
Warnings in different levels and ranges
The Linde Reverse Assist Camera's customisable detection range for people extends up to 12 metres and can be divided into two warning zones . If a pedestrian is at a greater distance, the speed of the vehicle will be reduced less than if the person is in the closer zone and thus closer to the vehicle. In the case of the latest generation of counterbalance trucks, the camera images are displayed on the optional 7" display either in full-screen mode or on a split screen. The smart camera is fully integrated in these vehicle models. An additional monitor for the reversing camera, which could impair the view in this area, is not necessary.
The Linde Reverse Assist camera can be used as a stand-alone solution. However, since a single safety system is often not sufficient to cover the various risks in operation, the system can also be combined with existing safety and assistance systems compatible. This includes, for example, the "Linde Motion Detection" system , which prevents the truck from starting from a standstill if a person or vehicle is moving behind it. The Reverse Assist Camera and the Linde Safety Guard assistance system also form an optimal combination. When the forklifts drive there from the open air into the darker hall area, the speed is automatically reduced and the door opened when the rolling gate is reached. In the hall, a large warning triangle is also projected on the floor to alert pedestrians present to the approaching truck.
