en.Wedoany.com Reported - Safety solutions provider SmartCone Technologies has partnered with Samsung to launch a worker protection system called RoadDefender in Florida. The system combines SmartCone technology with Samsung smartwatches to provide real-time alerts for teams working near traffic flow.

The RoadDefender system employs a "sense-decide-warn" cycle, utilizing remote radar and artificial intelligence video analysis to identify approaching vehicles. After assessing the risk posed by a vehicle, the system sends alerts to workers via the Samsung Galaxy Watch. SmartCone states that the system can issue alerts within milliseconds.

RoadDefender leverages SmartCone technology to capture data on vehicle movement and irregular traffic behavior from up to one mile away. This data is converted into safety alerts through algorithms. The Samsung watches worn by workers feature touchscreens that support operation with gloves and wet hands, and can function independently using their own phone numbers and cellular connectivity when necessary.

The RoadDefender system can be integrated into existing traffic control facilities, including reinforced roadside units and visual beacon alerts. The indicator lights work in coordination with alerts from the Samsung watch, which immediately captures workers' attention through tactile, visual, and audible cues in high-noise and high-distraction environments.

An early trial partner for RoadDefender was Florida road construction contractor Ranger Construction. Samsung reports that after deploying the RoadDefender system, worker response times improved fourfold compared to traditional safety measures, and near-miss incidents were effectively reduced.

SmartCone and Samsung are deploying RoadDefender, which has been included in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Approved Product List, in other selected projects. The system has also received recognition from FDOT's SWIFTT Innovation Program.

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