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Komatsu debuts new factory-fitted Human Detection System on excavators
23 June 2026
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Japanese construction equipment giant Komatsu has launched a new factory-fitted Human Detection System as an option on its UK-built crawler excavators.
Developed with Safety Shield Global, the technology integrates directly with Komatsu’s KomVision cameras and on-board controllers, which were launched in 2020.
The company said the addition to the KomVision system gives operators a dedicated in-cab display and audible alerts when a person enters a defined risk zone around the machine.
The software behind the system has been designed specifically for heavy plant operations and offers full Komatsu warranty and support, without the need for retrofitting, the company said.
It is available as an option on the following excavators: PC170-11, PC210-11, PC240-11, PC290-11, PC360-11, HB365-3, and PC490-11.
James Venerus, product marketing general manager at Komatsu Europe said, “This collaboration with Safety Shield Global marks a clear step forward in delivering integrated solutions that enhance jobsite safety and give customers greater peace of mind.”
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