ELOKON Unveils Innovative AI Solution to Enhance Forklift Safety and Reduce Workplace Hazards

A recent publication by ELOKON highlights their innovative safety solution aimed at reducing accidents involving forklifts and pedestrians in bustling industrial environments. The new system, named ELOshieldAI, integrates artificial intelligence with ultra-wideband (UWB) proximity sensors to enhance safety measures in locations such as warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and logistics centers.

“UWB provides the accuracy necessary to avert vehicle collisions while enabling smart features like speed zoning.Simultaneously occurring, AI helps us monitor and interpret pedestrian movements in real time,” explained Alex Glasmacher, CEO of ELOKON. “With ELOshieldAI, our clients can select a safety setup that best suits their specific needs—be it badge-based alerts or tagless detection.”

This cutting-edge system employs AI-driven cameras to detect both pedestrians and vehicles even in densely populated or dimly lit areas. It can issue warnings when individuals or forklifts come too close together,significantly lowering the risk of mishaps. Additionally, it offers functionalities such as automatic speed adjustments in designated zones and collision avoidance between forklifts and automated robots.

Some standout features include:

– Tagless detection for pedestrians via AI cameras
– On-body alerts for workers using badges
– UWB-enabled truck-to-truck detection
– Speed management and collision prevention

ELOshieldAI is compatible with various forklift models and can be seamlessly integrated into existing fleets.

“By combining UWB’s precision with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, ELOshieldAI presents a robust multi-layered approach to workplace safety,” Glasmacher noted. “It exemplifies how bright technology can safeguard both personnel and machinery within real-world industrial settings.”

Incorporating such systems not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters a culture of safety that is crucial across industries worldwide—from automotive assembly lines to food processing plants—where the stakes are high for both human lives and equipment integrity.