Taipei, Taiwan – October 01, 2024 – VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered safety solutions, is pleased to announce that its Mobile360 Safety Solution for Heavy Equipment has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Mine Safety and Technology Innovation Award in the Sand, Stone and Gravel Sector by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a United States federal agency.
The NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award recognizes companies that have made an extraordinary effort to apply technology or improve processes in innovative ways, above and beyond mandatory requirements, to improve mine worker safety and health.
As highlighted by NIOSH:
“The second award in the SSG (Stone, Sand, and Gravel) category goes to VIA Technologies for its innovative technical systems for advanced hazard detection, fleet management, and incident recording to reduce blind spots and other heavy equipment hazards. VIA developed a suite of sensor, video, and cloud-based systems to increase situational awareness, simplify fleet management, and enhance training.”
Addressing Critical Safety Challenges in the Aggregates Industry
The VIA Safety Solution directly addresses critical safety challenges faced by heavy equipment operators, including blind spots, lack of real-time hazard awareness, fleet management complexities, and the need for continuous improvement of safety protocols and training. The solution leverages advanced technology that can be retrofitted onto an existing vehicle to create a safer working environment:
- vSenseTM Hazard Detection System: Equipped with Sensor Fusion technology, this system combines data from multiple cameras and radars to deliver a real-time 360° bird’s-eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings. The Blue Box Threat feature instantly highlights imminent threats, enabling operators to react quickly and prevent accidents.
- vCareTM Platform Cloud-Based Service: This platform provides comprehensive fleet management capabilities, including real-time vehicle tracking, geofencing, and in-depth safety analytics. It also automatically collects video footage of near-misses and accidents, facilitating training, protocol improvements, and AI learning.
- vSafeTM Incident Recording: This system acts as a reliable "black box," continuously capturing and storing critical incident data, even in adverse conditions or network failures.
Tailored for the Mining Industry
VIA has further enhanced its solution to address the unique challenges of the mining environment:
- Adaptive Sensing: Automatically adjusts camera and radar zones based on vehicle trajectory to navigate sharp turns and enhance safety.
- Truck Bed Sensor: Informs operators of the truck bed's position to prevent collisions with overhead objects.
- External Alerts/Alarms: Notifies personnel outside the vehicle when it is backing up to avoid accidents.
Real Impact: Saving Lives and Improving Operations for Businesses
By significantly reducing blind spots and increasing hazard awareness, VIA Safety Solutions helps prevent accidents, improve operational efficiency, and protect workers.
“We are honored to receive the 2024 NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award for our VIA Safety Solution for Heavy Equipment. This prestigious award is a testament to our ongoing commitment to harnessing cutting-edge AI technologies to develop groundbreaking solutions that help prevent accidents and keep workers safe in the most challenging environments,” Epan Wu, President, VIA Intelligent Solutions.
For the full award announcement, visit the NIOSH website:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/content/innovationsawards.html
About National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a U.S. federal agency dedicated to conducting research and providing recommendations aimed at preventing work-related injuries and illnesses. NIOSH operates within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in the design and development of intelligent automotive, industrial, building, and edge solutions for the most demanding use cases and deployment environments. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA operates a global network that links the high-tech centers of the US, Asia, and Europe and spans a customer base that includes many of the world’s leading hi-tech, manufacturing, and transportation enterprises.
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