When Awareness Matters: Safer Wheel Loader Operations with Backeye®360 AI

This year, E.ON Bioerdgas GmbH from Einbeck, together with Kürt König Baumaschinen GmbH from Einbeck, equipped a depot wheel loader with Brigade’s Backeye®360 AI with human form detection.

The challenge

At the E.ON Bioerdgas GmbH depot in Einbeck, daily operations involve constant movement. Workers and vehicles share the same space, and heavy machinery is in near-continuous use. Ensuring safety during manoeuvring is therefore a top priority.

One of the key vehicles on site is a wheel loader that transports more than 100 tonnes of silage to bunkers every day. Due to the size of the loader’s shovel, the operator faces a significant blind spot directly in front of the vehicle. This restricted visibility increases risk, particularly in an environment where people are frequently working nearby.

E.ON Bioerdgas GmbH needed a solution that would improve visibility, support the operator, and reduce the risk of incidents, without slowing down daily operations.

The solution: Backeye®360 AI

To address these challenges, the wheel loader was equipped with Backeye®360 AI with human form detection.

The system uses four cameras to create a single, real-time, bird’s-eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings. This gives the operator a clear and intuitive overview of the entire environment, even in busy and confined areas.

Crucially, the integrated artificial intelligence detects people around the vehicle and alerts the driver both visually and acoustically when a person is identified. This added layer of awareness supports safer manoeuvring in high-risk situations.

In addition, a front camera enables direct monitoring of the shovel’s working area, further improving control and confidence during operation.

The result

With Backeye®360 AI installed, the wheel loader can now operate with significantly improved situational awareness. The operator benefits from:

Real-time View

of the vehicle’s surroundings

Greater Confidence

when manoeuvring in a busy depot

Improved Visibility

of the shovel’s working area

Active Alerts

when people are detected nearby

By integrating intelligent camera technology into everyday operations, E.ON Bioerdgas GmbH has taken a proactive step towards reducing risk and protecting people on site – without compromising productivity.

Backeye®360 AI with person detection helps ensure that safety is built into every movement, every day.