Forklift AI Camera Collision Warning System: Enhancing Warehouse Safety and Efficiency

1. Customer Overview

COFCO Sugar is a leading enterprise in China specializing in the production of edible raw materials, with a strong presence and large-scale operations across the industry. As a key player in the food ingredient sector, the company’s management places workplace safety at the core of its operations — especially in forklift handling and warehouse logistics.
To strengthen its safety management, COFCO Sugar proposed a core requirement: “Enable forklifts to detect human presence and trigger collision warnings.” The goal was to eliminate safety hazards in warehouse operations through intelligent technology.

2. Background: Safety Challenges in Forklift Operations

During daily warehouse operations, COFCO Sugar faced multiple safety issues related to forklift handling. These challenges could be summarized into four key pain points:

• High risk of human-forklift interaction:
  The warehouse operates 12 electric and 5 diesel forklifts. During cargo loading, staff must work in close proximity to assist with attaching goods, leading to frequent human-machine intersections and heightened collision risks.

• Limited visibility and blind spots:
  When forklifts are fully loaded, goods often block the front view, forcing drivers to operate in reverse and increasing both difficulty and danger.

• Complex and dynamic worker movement:
  The warehouse floor is busy, with workers frequently crossing forklift routes. This unpredictable human traffic further increases the potential for accidents.

• Overspeed driving risks:
  Some operators drive faster than the allowed speed limits to save time, significantly increasing the likelihood of collisions.
  

3. Implementation Results: AI-Powered Collision Prevention for Forklifts

To address these safety challenges, WTSAFE customized and deployed the SF-421 Forklift AI Camera Collision Warning System for COFCO Sugar. The solution combines AI-based recognition, real-time imaging, and intelligent alerts to build a comprehensive safety defense system.

• AI Monitoring & Early Warning:
  The system uses advanced AI visual recognition to detect pedestrians in front or behind the forklift. When a person enters the predefined danger zone, sound and light alarms are instantly triggered. In specific scenarios, the system can even automatically slow down the vehicle, preventing accidents at the source.

• Camera & Display for Blind Spot Elimination:
  Equipped with HD cameras and an onboard display, the system gives drivers real-time visibility of surrounding areas, effectively removing blind spots caused by large loads. This significantly enhances safety and maneuvering accuracy.

• Customer Feedback & Future Cooperation:
  After deployment, COFCO Sugar highly praised the performance of the forklift AI collision warning system, confirming improved safety, smoother logistics, and simplified warehouse management.
  The company has since placed bulk orders, recognizing the system as both a “trusted partner” and a “safety assistant.” WTSAFE and COFCO Sugar plan to further collaborate on intelligent safety solutions to continually strengthen warehouse operation safety.

4. Customer Testimonial

“The WTSAFE SF-421 Forklift AI Camera Collision Warning System is extremely comprehensive. Forklifts equipped with it are now safer, more efficient, and easier to manage. It has truly become our ‘teammate’ and ‘best helper’ in warehouse operations!”