Forklift Safety — Pedestrian Alert

Pedestrian Warning & Alert System

Active pedestrian tracking with UWB ranging sensors. 360° coverage, tag-based localization. MPAS alert and MPCS control models for real-time collision prevention.

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The Problem

Forklift-pedestrian collisions are among the most common workplace injuries in warehouses, leading to deaths and serious injuries. Blind spots and operator visibility limitations make detection impossible.

Forklift-pedestrian collisions — Thousands of workplace injuries occur annually due to material handling equipment striking pedestrians in industrial facilities. Fatal incidents are preventable with active detection.
Blind spots and limited operator visibility — Operators cannot see pedestrians around corners, in narrow aisles, or behind stacked materials. Multi-ton loads moving at speed leave no margin for error.
Passive systems insufficient — Mirrors, beepers, and lights alone cannot provide active detection and real-time pedestrian tracking. Visual and audio cues alone fail when attention lapses.
No active pedestrian tracking — Without active detection, there is no way to know where pedestrians are relative to moving equipment in real-time. Management cannot monitor compliance.

How It Works

Pedestrian Tags

Pedestrians wear battery-powered UWB transmitter tags (wrist watch, neck ID, or helmet mount) for continuous tracking.

Real-Time Detection

Equipment receiver nodes constantly detect and range pedestrians up to 30 meters away with sub-meter accuracy.

Alert or Control

MPAS triggers audio/visual alerts when pedestrians enter proximity zones; MPCS adds automatic braking and speed reduction.

Continuous Tracking

Data Processing Unit monitors pedestrian distance and proximity in real-time. All events logged for compliance and safety audit.

Key Features

360° Coverage

Four receiver nodes provide complete omnidirectional pedestrian detection around equipment.

Tag-Based Localization

Lightweight wearable tags provide precise pedestrian position identification and tracking.

MPAS & MPCS Models

Choose alert-only (MPAS) or control with auto-braking (MPCS) based on safety requirements.

0.2-30m Range

Detects pedestrians from near-field to 30 meters for ample warning time and safe braking distances.

Auto-Brake Capable (MPCS)

Automatic braking and low-speed mode triggered when pedestrians enter critical zones.

Charging Station

Included charging infrastructure for tag batteries with quick turnaround between shifts.

Technical Specifications

Data from product datasheet. Two configurations available.

Parameter	Value
System Type	Active Pedestrian Tracking
Detection Technology	UWB Ranging Sensors
Coverage Pattern	360° (4 Receiver Nodes)
Detection Range	0.2 - 30 meters
Wearable Component	Battery-Powered TX TAG (Wrist/Neck/Helmet)
System Models	MPAS (Alert) \| MPCS (Control + Brake)
Operating Voltage	12 - 160V DC
Power Consumption	10W
Receiver Node Housing	ABS, IP65 Rated
Alert Types (MPAS)	Audio & Visual Alerts
Control Actions (MPCS)	Auto-Brake + Low Speed Mode
Charging Station	Included with System

System Integrations

Forklift Safety Systems Fleet Management Collision Avoidance Speed Control Access Control

Can be integrated with all other Controlytics MHE solutions. Customized configurations available on request.

Applications

Warehouses

Protect workers in high-density packing and storage operations with active pedestrian tracking.

Manufacturing

Material handling equipment (MHE) safety compliance in production and assembly plants.

Logistics & Distribution

Multi-shift logistics centers with high-volume forklift operations and safety-critical requirements.

Mining Operations

Heavy earth-moving machinery (HEMM) fleets in harsh underground and surface mining environments.

Construction Sites

Wheel loaders, compact equipment, and mobile machinery on construction and utility sites.

Installation & Integration

Mount Receiver Nodes

Install 4 nodes on equipment (front, rear, left, right) for 360° coverage. Standard mounting brackets included.

Connect DPU

Wire Data Processing Unit to vehicle 12-160V DC power system. No complex integration required with standard equipment.

Configure Zones

Set detection zones and alert thresholds in DPU configuration. Customize alert types (buzzer, beacon, voice).

Distribute Tags

Issue battery-powered tags to all personnel entering hazard zones. Set up charging station for battery management between shifts.