Construction has one of the highest rates of work-related deaths in the world. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry records hundreds of deaths year on year and has the fourth-highest fatality rate.
Truck incidents form a major percentage of construction worker deaths and injuries. These are often as a result of driver fatigue or challenging maneuverability due to the size and shape of vehicles and the associated blind spots.
To address these challenges, Brigade exhibited its latest vehicle safety solutions at World of Concrete 2025 showcasing two new products—the AI Distraction Camera and the MDR AI Cameras.
AI DISTRACTION CAMERA
Studies show that reaction times can be up to 57 percent slower when drivers are distracted by devices such as mobile phones or infotainment systems. Additionally, drivers with less than four hours of sleep are 15 times more likely to be responsible for a collision.
Brigade’s new AI Distraction Camera is a driver drowsiness and attention warning solution that uses artificial intelligence to analyze signs of distraction, drowsiness, or inattention in drivers and alert them in the event a hazardous incident is about to occur. As well as physical signs and symptoms in human beings, the camera can also sense when a driver is not wearing a seatbelt, using a cell phone, or smoking.
MDR AI CAMERAS
Commercial vehicle video recording has become a necessity for businesses involved in transportation and logistics. Incidents involving vehicles are not only time-consuming but can also be extremely costly to resolve. Without solid evidence, companies often find themselves automatically accepting liability, leading to easy settlements. Unfortunately, this practice has led to an increase in fraudulent claims against operators considered easy targets.
The latest MDR (Mobile Digital Recorder) AI Cameras include a driver-facing and forward-facing camera that are compatible with Brigade’s MDR 600 Series and AI Connected Dashcams. The forward-facing camera detects potential collisions and provides crucial alerts to drivers in real time. This includes lane departure, headway monitoring, and forward collision warnings. Meanwhile, the driver-facing camera will monitor signs of driver drowsiness, such as yawning and head movements, and identifies behaviors like cell phone usage and smoking. The Hazard Warning Unit, which can be added as an optional extra, combines a visual display and buzzer to ensure drivers receive immediate notifications.
Both systems can be fully integrated with Brigade’s Connected services, allowing fleet managers to access alerts and video clips instantly.
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Brigade Electronics is a worldwide market-leading provider of safety devices and solutions for commercial vehicles and machinery. For more, visit www.brigade-electronics.com.