John Deere continues to develop 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, which is 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.
“At John Deere, we’re continuously innovating to help protect both the people operating our machines and those working around them,” said Katie Voelliger, Product Marketing Manager at 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.”
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 the addition of SmartDetect Digital, jobsite managers can respond more efficiently to jobsite layout and traffic.
Building upon SmartDetect’s capabilities, SmartDetect Digital integrates seamlessly with the John Deere Operations Center, unlocking more smart features and offering impressive data reporting.
SmartDetect Digital includes near real-time push notifications, allowing jobsite managers to receive notifications for events, keeping everyone in the loop on potential safety risks.
As well, SmartDetect Digital documents each event, providing video footage for better analysis and helping customers improve their response strategies.
Jobsite managers also receive weekly reports, providing insights into how the system is performing and identifying opportunities for improvement.
The system offers customers event heat maps to optimize jobsite layout and supports trend analysis for improved jobsite decision-making and risk management. Operators and managers can access data and insights via a simple mobile app.
SmartDetect Digital is available for mid-size loaders manufactured after March 2023.
The tech is available on Deere’s P-Tier 444, 524, 544, 624, 644, 724, and the 644 X-Tier. SmartDetect Digital is available for large-size loaders manufactured after November 2022, including the P-Tier 744, 824, 844P, 904 and the X-Tier 744 and 824.
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