This year's Commercial Vehicle Show hosted as always at the NEC in Birmingham will provide the perfect platform for leading commercial vehicle and plant safety manufacturer Brigade Electronics Group to showcase it's latest innovations in aftermarket safety systems. Visit Brigade on stand 5C46 to experience class leading products like Sidescan®Predict and BRIDGE Telematics. Brigade has a range of systems that use artificial intelligence to predict collisions with unrivalled accuracy. Sidescan®Predict is the next generation of ultrasonic detection. By analysing speed, direction and acceleration of both the vehicle and detected object and differentiating between static and moving objects, the Sidescan®Predict algorithm assesses the risk and calculates the likelihood of an impact.

Designed for rigid vehicles, Sidescan®Predict instantly alerts the driver to potential dangers via a multi-stage in-cab visual warning system, according to the urgency of the situation, thus minimising audible alerts and false alarms. The system can be activated all the time when the speed is below 20mph, without causing driver overload and is not dependent on indicator selection for activation. Sidescan®Predict sensors ensure full coverage down the nearside of the vehicle with a range of two metres and do not activate in relation to roadside furniture or stationery vehicles.

Brigade’s NEW side radar detection has been designed to improve safety on both articulated and rigid vehicles. Previously detection systems were fitted to the tractor unit, but the trailer was neglected due to the articulation causing false alerts. Brigade’s new side radar detection can detect whether the vehicle has a trailer. It is predictive and only warns the driver if a collision is likely via a visual display in the cab. Side radar detects the truck turning, so indicator selection is not required to activate the system. It has a quick install time of approximately two hours, meaning less vehicle down time.

Also new to Brigade’s product portfolio is the AI camera range. AI cameras are a new generation of active blind-spot detection. Using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, the cameras detect and recognise the human form within the pre-defined detection zone and reliably warn the driver visually and/or audibly before a possible collision occurs. Image processing is built-in to the camera, meaning no other hardware is required. Three types of cameras are available this spring: one for the front, one for the rear and a premium range camera.

Brigade has also launched the Brigade Van range, providing operators with quality products at competitive prices in the van sector. The entry level systems are designed for vehicles where space is at a premium. Products include high-definition cameras, sensors, dashcams and digital recording systems.

Finally, Brigade will be showcasing their new BRIDGE Telematics range of products. Using Brigade’s BRIDGE live services, customers will now be able to have access to everything remotely; telematics, video and tachograph downloads for any vehicle type. Visit Brigade on stand 5C46 to find out more.