VIA Technologies Inc. debuted VIA Detect at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026. This rugged, retrofit-ready safety solution is designed to transform backing safety in the construction, mining and aggregates industries.
Reversing incidents are a primary cause of injury and operational stoppages. VIA Detect addresses this issue by combining advanced people detection with predictive Time-To-Collision (TTC) radar. The result is a system that acts as a digital spotter for operators to ensure safety protocols drive efficiency rather than slowing it down.
Modernizing Fleets to Bridge the Skills Gap
Designed for the harsh realities of heavy machinery, VIA Detect allows fleet managers to upgrade legacy equipment with cutting-edge AI. Replacing passive backup cameras with active collision avoidance enables companies to provide inexperienced operators with the situational awareness of a veteran. This capability instantly modernizes fleets without the capital cost of purchasing new assets.
Smart Technology With Zero Fatigue
Operators often tune out constant-alarm radar systems. VIA Detect solves this by utilizing intelligent gear-direction logic. The system activates exclusively when the vehicle shifts into reverse to scan the path for people and obstacles. Visual and audible alerts trigger only in high-risk scenarios. This precision solves the industry-wide issue of alert fatigue and ensures every notification commands immediate attention.
Key Highlights
Protect Uptime: Eliminating backing accidents prevents costly investigations and repairs to keep projects on schedule.
Intelligent Sensor Fusion: A single camera and radar configuration deliver precise differentiation between pedestrians, vehicles and harmless obstacles.
Time-to-Collision (TTC) Logic: Radar algorithms calculate trajectory and speed to alert only on imminent threats rather than parallel traffic.
Retrofit Ready: Engineered for simple installation on loaders and compact equipment for rapid fleet-wide deployment.
“Safety is the foundation of efficiency. When accidents are eliminated, downtime is eliminated,” said Epan Wu, corporate vice president at VIA Technologies. “VIA Detect brings award-winning AI technology to the most critical movement on the job site: reversing. It is built to be a rugged upgrade that protects ground crews and keeps the operation moving.”
VIA Detect, www.viatech.ai