Artificial intelligence is tackling heavy industry collision hazards as CEA and SANY secure recognition at HIRE26 for a real-time pedestrian detection system. According to CEA group wholesale manager Greg Sealey, the SANY 360° AI Pedestrian Recognition System achieves more than 99.8 per cent accuracy in identifying workers around operating machinery without requiring wearable tags.
How the SANY 360° AI Pedestrian Recognition System Works
The system combines multiple cameras with AI-powered software to continuously analyze video feeds around heavy equipment. According to CEA, the hardware carries an IP69 rating designed to withstand dust, water ingress, and high-pressure cleaning procedures found in industrial environments. When a person enters a designated risk zone, visual and audible warnings activate inside the cab. Simultaneously, personnel are highlighted on an in-cab monitor displaying live camera feeds, letting operators quickly spot worker locations relative to the machine.
Addressing Heavy Equipment Blind Spots
Heavy machinery blind spots remain a primary safety challenge across mining, quarrying, and construction sites. Machine design, large attachments, heavy loads, and surrounding infrastructure frequently restrict operator sight lines. According to CEA, the pedestrian recognition technology was specifically developed to counter these visibility limitations and reduce interactions between people and mobile plant.
Did you know?
The SANY 360° AI Pedestrian Recognition System operates entirely through camera feeds and software recognition, removing the need for workers to carry dedicated tags or electronic tracking devices on site.
Expanding Equipment Partnerships in Australia
The award-winning safety technology highlights a growing partnership between CEA and SANY. The two companies commenced an agreement in January for CEA to distribute SANY excavators across much of Australia, subsequently adding telehandlers and materials handlers to the portfolio in February. According to CEA, the system was initially developed for telehandler applications, aligning with the distributor’s broader focus on introducing safety solutions suited to Australian operating conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the system require workers to wear special tags?
No. According to CEA, the AI software identifies pedestrians directly through camera feeds without needing wearable tags or external devices.
What accuracy level does the pedestrian recognition software achieve?
According to CEA group wholesale manager Greg Sealey, the technology achieves more than 99.8 per cent accuracy in pedestrian identification.
How are operators alerted to workers in risk zones?
The system triggers visual and audible warnings inside the cab and highlights personnel on an in-cab monitor displaying live camera feeds.
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