For all my excitement about the Big Iron on display at MINEXPO 2021, my biggest takeaway from the event is that software is rapidly taking over from hardware as the key to future growth and innovation in the mining industry as it looks to boost the operational efficiency, strengthen onsite safety, and mitigate the environmental […]
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VIA unveils VIA Mobile360 Heavy Equipment Safety System at MINEXPO® 2021
Leverages smart sensor fusion technology combining camera detection with mmWave radar sensors to provide vehicle operators with real-time visual and audio alerts of potential safety threats Minimizes risk of accidents and equipment damage in the world’s most hazardous mines, quarries, and construction sites independent of lighting and weather conditions Supports the most popular types of […]
Saving Lives with the VIA Mobile360 AI Mining Safety Kit
No, we’re not talking about cryptocurrency mining, but real-life mining involving huge vehicles that dig essential or precious minerals from the ground. In fact, the mining and excavation industry operate some of the largest vehicles on earth, moving several hundreds of tons of material every day by using super-sized vehicles like trucks, diggers, and excavators. […]
Shaanxi Automotive Group VIA Mobile360 Forklift Safety System Case Study
Smart People Detection prevents collisions between forklifts and factory personnel in complex industrial environment requiring the handling of huge components for heavy trucks Driver Monitoring System helps forklift operators to combat fatigue and maintain their attentiveness in a busy environment with people and other vehicles in close proximity Reliable and scalable forklift safety system enables […]
Notes on Rugged Design: Creating the VIA Mobile360 AI Mining Safety Kit
Placing a computer in a metal box and bolting it to the inside of an excavator, dozer, or truck may seem like an adequate approach to upgrading industrial vehicles with the latest safety technologies, but the reality is in fact much more complex. Creating a computer vision system that can exist long-term in a mining […]
How 5G Promises to Open Up a Wealth of New Innovations
Tiziano Albani, the head of VIA Europe, recently shared his thoughts with the prominent Italian website Ceotech.it on how 5G wireless technology will accelerate innovation across industry, healthcare, education, and a host of other sectors. Here are the highlights of the interview. The original version can be found here. What does 5G promise us? With its higher speeds, lower […]
How AI Dash Cams Help Trucking and Haulage Operators Expedite Insurance Claims
For trucking and haulage operators, dash cam technology has been an undisputed net positive for reducing the financial impact of traffic incidents. The video footage collected by dash cams helps dispute driving tickets, determine fault in an accident, catch insurance fraudsters, and improve driver behavior. The integration of AI technology in dash cams brings even […]
VIA Mobile360 D700 AI Dash Cam Granted IoT Network Approval by T-Mobile
If you are looking for a high-performance video telematics device that delivers proven commercial-grade 4G connectivity on all three major US carrier networks, your search is over! We are delighted to announce that our VIA Mobile360 D700 AI Dash Cam has been granted IoT Network Approval for commercial integration by T-Mobile. Following its recent certification […]
AI-Augmented Forklifts to Boost Warehouse Safety and Efficiency
When it comes to order processing for any ecommerce business, much credit is given to automated inventory management systems and organized warehouse personnel workflow. What is often overlooked, however, is the literal heavy lifting which drives any well-oiled logistics supply chain − specifically, the hard work done by forklifts and their operators to make sure […]
Rising to the Covid-19 forklift safety challenge with new AI-powered technologies
Covid-19 has had wide-ranging implications across industry as a whole and the effects on forklift safety are no exception. Since the beginning of the pandemic, more and more households are relying on e-commerce, putting enormous amounts of pressure on warehouses. With consumers becoming increasingly accustomed to new industry standards like next-day and even same-day delivery, […]