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John Deere rolls out SmartDetect technology on utility and production class loaders

MOLINE, IL – John Deere’s SmartDetect technology will now be available for select utility-class and production-class loaders.

SmartDetect technology is designed to enhance overall situational awareness and provide informed visibility to an operator’s surroundings through the use of advanced object detection and vision solutions, as well as utilizing a combination of cameras, radar and machine learning tools.

“SmartDetect is a crucial addition to our portfolio of precision construction technology solutions, designed to help operators confidently navigate and maximize productivity on busy construction sites,” said Katie Voelliger, product marketing manager at John Deere. “Safety is a shared responsibility, and we’re excited to continue developing solutions that empower operators to work more safely and effectively.”

With this advanced perception system, visual cues and bounding boxes are shown to the operator, helping to distinguish and highlight any obstacle type. By identifying fixed or moving objects such as people, poles, structures or other machinery, vision technology provides critical information to the operator.

Field Kits to incorporate SmartDetect are available for select utility- and production-class loader models already equipped with the John Deere Advanced Vision System and Advanced Object Detection technology.

For more information, visit www.johndeere.com/

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