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John Deere has unveiled its new SmartDetect technology for select utility-class and production-class loaders, aimed at improving jobsite safety and operational awareness.
Using a blend of cameras, radar and machine learning, the new technology enhances visibility, helping operators confidently detect objects and navigate busy environments.
The system provides alerts when an object enters the loader’s path, with stereo cameras offering depth perception and identifying obstacles like people, structures or other equipment.
“SmartDetect is a crucial addition to our portfolio of precision construction technology solutions, designed to help operators confidently navigate and maximize productivity on busy construction sites,” Katie Voelliger, product marketing manager at John Deere, said. “Safety is a shared responsibility, and we’re excited to continue developing solutions that empower operators to work more safely and effectively.”
With this advanced perception system, visual cues and bounding boxes are shown to the operator, helping to distinguish and highlight any obstacle type. By identifying fixed or moving objects such as people, poles, structures or other machinery, vision technology provides critical information to the operator.
“Our customers continue to tell us technology solutions that assist operators in identifying the most valued asset on their jobsites, their people, is an area of high importance to them,” Nathan Demski, jobsite safety product manager, John Deere, said.
“Operators work long days and it’s not easy for them to remain at the peak of situational awareness throughout the day,” he said. “SmartDetect is another tool in the toolbox that they can use to help improve their confidence and be more aware of what’s around them on the jobsite.”