In mining operations, large vehicles move through unpredictable terrain while experiencing poor lighting or heavy dust. So, operators must rely on every tool available to avoid collisions or misjudged maneuvers. After all, even a split-second lapse in visibility can have serious consequences.
But what happens when those tools fall short—when blind spots become a persistent safety hazard?
One of e-con Systems’ clients, a global mining company, recently faced that issue.
Their fleet of large vehicles encountered frequent blind spot challenges, especially in open-pit mines where visibility is already compromised. The risk involved real-time visibility gaps that created the potential for accidents (personnel or nearby vehicles).
They needed a custom, fully integrated, and rugged surround-view system that would perform consistently in the toughest conditions.
Challenges Faced By the Client
- Full visibility across all blind spots
- Ability to withstand rugged conditions
- Seamless system integration into existing vehicle design
However, most off-the-shelf camera systems lacked the resilience, clarity, or field-of-view coverage required. So, e-con Systems had to develop the solution from the ground up to perform in dust-heavy, high-vibration, and moisture-prone environments.
e-con Systems’ Custom Multi-Camera Solution
After fully understanding the client’s safety pain points, e-con Systems developed a multi-camera solution for delivering uninterrupted 360° coverage despite extreme conditions.
Some of the highlights of the solution were:
- Multi-camera synchronization: All feeds were processed and synchronized in real time for operators to receive a single view – without lag, stitch lines, or motion artifacts.
- IP67-rated camera enclosures: Each unit was enclosed in a rugged IP67-rated shell to resist water, dust, and mechanical shock.
- Effortless system integration: Every camera module was easily slotted into the existing system, thereby accelerating deployment without major hardware redesigns.
Safer Rides and Smarter Operations
The deployment led to a clear reduction in accident risk and vehicle downtime. Operators could now rely on uninterrupted, 360° visuals to safely navigate high-risk areas. The client reported:
- Higher situational awareness
- Faster decision-making
- Lower maintenance overhead
Want the full breakdown of this custom multi-camera solution?
Read the full case study here for a detailed walkthrough of how e-con Systems designed, deployed, and delivered this multi-camera system for large mining vehicles.
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Suresh Madhu is the product marketing manager with 16+ years of experience in embedded product design, technical architecture, SOM product design, camera solutions, and product development. He has played an integral part in helping many customers build their products by integrating the right vision technology into them.