Forklift Accidents: The Invisible Industrial Safety Killer
Pedestrian collisions Blind spots leading to accidents
Equipment collisions Increased equipment maintenance costs
Speeding accident Risk of emergency braking failure
Forklift overloading Forklift losing balance and causing accidents
In industrial environments such as warehouses, factories, and logistics yards, forklift collisions remain a leading cause of accidents, injuries, and equipment damage. Limited visibility, tight corners, blind spots, and the presence of pedestrians make forklifts particularly vulnerable. While many safety measures exist—mirrors, warning signs, driver training—they are often reactive rather than preventive. A smart collision avoidance system can significantly reduce risk by proactively detecting hazards and enabling both visual/audible alerts and automatic interventions.
WTSAFE・Forklift Intelligent Anti-Collision Solution
WTSAFE forklift collision avoidance system integrates AI intelligent recognition, UWB precise positioning, and radar detection technology to provide triple protection and zero-blind-spot protection for operational safety.
20+ industry applications
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Forklift Safety Product Series
Covering the entire range of forklift safety areas, helping enterprises improve their safety management levels
AI Collision Warning
Utilizes AI technology to monitor personnel movement. Through vehicle-mounted cameras, it conducts real-time monitoring, identification, and tracking of individuals around the vehicle. When the forklift approaches personnel within a critical distance, it triggers audible-visual alarms or speed control intervention.
- Utilizing AI artificial intelligence technology.
- This system can detect hazardous conditions in the work area in real time and issue warnings.
- If an obstacle or person enters the hazardous zone, the driver will receive dynamic collision warnings.
UWB Collision Warning
Fixed anchors (base stations) installed on forklifts monitor the relative distance to tags worn by personnel within a 100-meter diameter range in real-time. The system assesses risk levels based on proximity, triggers tiered audible-visual alarms, and enforces speed restriction or forced stop at critical distances. This effectively prevents and eliminates high-risk accidents such as vehicle collisions and worker run-overs.
- A safety ranging system with accuracy up to 10 cm.
- this system uses precise ranging warnings to effectively prevent forklift accidents.
- Providing real-time location tracking of personnel and vehicles.
Radar Collision Warning
Uses millimeter wave radar to accurately detect the real-time distance to obstacles. The closer the distance, the more urgent the warning sound, effectively preventing forklifts from colliding with people or objects.
- When ultrasonic sensors mounted at the vehicle rear detect obstacles.
- They instantly activate visual and audible warnings to the driver.
- The alert frequency intensifies proportionally as the obstacle proximity decreases.
Zone Collision Warning
By deploying a zone-based anti-collision system, forklifts are monitored at access points. The system activates audible-visual alarms and enforces vehicle speed control while alerting pedestrians to yield for approaching vehicles.
- High-precision distance measurement accurately determines whether a vehicle is in a corner zone.
- And issues an audible and visual alarm to alert surrounding personnel and vehicles to avoid the area.
- When approaching corners, the vehicle automatically enforces speed restriction to the set value.
Video Demonstration of Forklift Collision Warning System
Features of WTSAFE Forklift Anti-Collision System
Real-time pedestrian recognition: AI vision accurately detects pedestrians in the vicinity
Multi-level proximity alarm reminders: dual audio and visual warnings
UWB centimeter-level positioning: centimeter-level accuracy locks in dangerous distances
All-around obstacle detection: high sensitivity, long detection distance
Intelligent speed reduction control: speeding alarm and speed control
Multiple Camera Options: Flexible selection of various camera solutions
Driving Record Video: Local loop recording for accident traceability
Driving Behavior Monitoring: Smoking/making phone calls/fatigued driving
Cloud-based Digital Management Platform
Through an information system based on cloud platforms and IoT technology, fleet managers can gain real-time insight into fleet operations and driver performance.
- Driver/forklift management digitization
- Driver identity security verification
- Vehicle maintenance/dispatching
- Data visualization and analysis
- Real-time monitoring and remote management
Our Successful Ustomer Cases
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Industry Solutions
Delivering end-to-end customized safety solutions for comprehensive scenario coverage.
WTSAFE Provides 360° Comprehensive Protection for Factory Premises, Forklifts, Workers.
Reduce collision accident rates
Enhance Forklift and Pedestrian Safety
Reduce cargo damage costs
Reduce insurance claims costs
Increase blind spot monitoring coverage
Reduce personnel injury and fatality risks to zero
Customer Success Stories
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many systems offer APIs or modules to integrate with existing dashboards, RTLS systems, or IoT platforms. This allows alerts, logs and analytics to feed into your central system.
The forklift collision avoidance system uses sensing devices installed on forklifts and personnel to achieve real-time distance detection and warnings, alerting drivers in advance to avoid collisions.
It can be installed on most electric forklifts, diesel forklifts, and warehouse vehicles, offering excellent versatility.
Installation usually takes only a few hours and has minimal impact on normal production.
It primarily detects personnel wearing tags, other forklifts equipped with the system, as well as predefined fixed obstacle areas.
The system supports sound alarms and light signals, with some models also offering vibration or voice prompts.
The price varies depending on the number of forklifts, functional requirements, and the site environment. You can contact us for a customized quotation.
Some models support data upload and integration functions, allowing connection with the company’s safety management platform or monitoring system.
It depends on the sensors used. Many modern systems use wireless UWB / Bluetooth tags or Wi-Fi-enabled sensors, which simplify installation. Hard-wired or wired power installations may be needed in harsher environments.