John Deere adds to its suite of jobsite technology solutions with the introduction of SmartDetect Digital for select mid-size and large-size loaders. Building on the success of SmartDetect, available as an option on select loaders, SmartDetect Digital—the digital license component—provides powerful insights that jobsite managers can incorporate into their safety programs.

“We’re continuously innovating to help protect both the people operating our machines and those working around them,” says Katie Voelliger, product marketing manager, John Deere. “SmartDetect Digital underscores our commitment to leveraging obstacle-awareness technology, providing fleet supervisors the ability to receive notifications in near real-time when an incident occurs.” 

Object-detection technology, paired with high-resolution cameras and a dedicated display, helps SmartDetect enhance the operator experience and increase situational awareness. In addition, the trajectory logic technology overlays the projected vehicle reverse path to illustrate where the vehicle will move next. Within the cab display, operators benefit from an integrated view of all cameras, helping to increase spatial awareness with wider views and enhanced clarity.

Furthermore, SmartDetect offers audible and visual alerts when objects, including bystanders, are detected behind the loader. It dynamically adjusts its alert system based on object proximity, escalating warnings as the machine gets closer to objects. With SmartDetect Assist, the machine will automatically stop before coming in contact with a person.

SmartDetect Digital now enables jobsite managers to respond more efficiently to jobsite layout and traffic. It builds on SmartDetect capabilities by integrating seamlessly with the John Deere Operations Center, unlocking even more sophisticated features and offering impressive data reporting. Key benefits include:

  • Near Real-Time Push Notifications: Jobsite managers can receive near real-time push notifications for events, keeping everyone in the loop on potential safety risks.
  • Event-Based Reporting: The system can document each event, providing video footage for better analysis and helping customers improve their response strategies.
  • Weekly Safety Summaries: Jobsite managers get weekly reports on SmartDetect technology usage and event activity, providing valuable insights into how the system is performing and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Heat Map Analytics: The system offers customers event heat maps to optimize jobsite layout and supports trend analysis for improved jobsite decision-making and risk management.
  • Easy-to-Use Mobile App: Operators and managers can access near real-time data and insights via a simple mobile app, wherever they are.

SmartDetect Digital is available for mid-size loaders manufactured after March 2023. Machines include the following P-Tier models: 444, 524, 544, 624, 644, 724, and the 644 X-Tier. Additionally, SmartDetect Digital is available for large-size loaders manufactured after November 2022.  Included are the following P-Tier models: 744, 824, 844P, 904 and the following X-Tier models: 744 and 824

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