Transport Monitoring Solutions (TMS) has enhanced its range of DVS systems with the launch of an industry-first hybrid option that brings together the benefits of both radar and AI camera detection technologies. The advanced Progressive Safe System has been developed for those commercial vehicle operators that possess the highest commitment to both road safety and the welfare of their drivers.
“We have created the most comprehensive, plug and play range of DVS solutions to meet the diverse operational needs of commercial vehicle fleets operating within London,” explains Mark Sansby, Director of Transport Monitoring Solutions Ltd. “This latest hybrid solution has been developed with the driver in mind, providing optimum visibility in the least intrusive way, while overcoming the shortfalls of standalone radar or AI camera systems.”
The inclusion of the AI camera is designed to mitigate the risk of motionless pedestrians not being detected by a standalone radar solution. Fitted on the A-pillar and facing downwards, the device will ensure stationary or low-speed walking pedestrians in the front side blind spot can be fully monitored. It also provides added context to any alert, with the driver quickly able to view the proximity to the vehicle and type of risk.
However, the performance of cameras can be affected by harsh weather, such as rain, fog and snow, while lenses can become blocked by the build-up of dirt or dust. This is particularly relevant for DVS systems that use an externally mounted MOIS (Moving Off Information System) camera, so the radar technology offers an effective alternative that is far less impacted by these more extreme conditions.
“With unmatched levels of accuracy, plug and play connectivity, and modular configurability, our hybrid solution boasts unique safety functionality. We have listened to both the driver and the vehicle operator, incorporating clever features that help overcome genuine driving issues. For example, external audible alarms are automatically turned off during silent hours, while for the MOIS alert, for a potential moving-off manoeuvre, we use a gyroscope that is triggered by rising revs or any movement for greater levels of accuracy and performance,” adds Sansby.
