Manoeuvring a coach safely through busy city traffic requires a high level of skill every single day. The length, height and width of the vehicle make the situation around a coach fundamentally different from that of a car. Add to that cyclists, pedestrians and other traffic, and a clear view all round the vehicle becomes essential.
オルデンザールにあるブルックハウス・バスレイゼン社では、日々の業務を通じてこのことを実感しています。 そのため、同社ではBrigade Electronics社のBackeye®360カメラシステムを採用しています。FCトゥエンテのチームバス1台にも、このシステムが搭載されています。.
Extra visibility where the driver needs it
“It’s a large vehicle. Its length, height and width are all different from those of a normal car,” explains Erik Oude Hendrikman, who has been working as a driver at Brookhuis for around 28 years. “That’s why we’re keen to make use of the extra aids available to us.”
For coach drivers, a clear overview is crucial, particularly when manoeuvring in tight spaces. Due to the size and design of large vehicles, traditional mirrors alone do not always provide a view of every area around the vehicle.
Backeye®360は、この点においてドライバーを支援するために開発されました。 このシステムは、車両の周囲に配置された4台の広角カメラを利用しています。撮影された映像はデジタル処理により合成され、ドライバーはモニター上で、車両周辺の360°のリアルタイム映像を確認することができます。.
The system also offers various display options. Signal triggers can be used to display specific images when the situation requires it, for example when reverse gear or the indicator is engaged.
For a driver, this means that relevant visual information is immediately available during a manoeuvre.
“You really can’t do without it anymore”
For Brookhuis, the value of the system is particularly evident in day-to-day practice. According to Erik, traffic in urban areas has become noticeably busier in recent years.
“Especially when you’re in the city, it’s naturally much busier than it was ten years ago. That’s why we make extensive use of the Brigade camera system,”
Erik Oude Hendrikman – Driver at Brookhuis Germany
It is precisely when stationary and manoeuvring that the 360° view helps him to better assess the coach’s position. “When you’re stationary somewhere, you can see whether you’ve passed an obstacle. You really can’t do without it anymore.”
That practical advantage is important for vehicles where the driver must constantly be aware of both the coach’s dimensions and the surroundings. Backeye®360 provides a single integrated view, rather than the driver having to monitor several separate viewpoints.
The system can also be tailored to the specific application. Backeye®360 HD offers 15 available monitor views, of which up to ten can be used within a chosen configuration. These include a full 360° view, a combination of 360° and rear views, and specific views for crossing traffic or changing lanes.
For Brookhuis, this technology is not a replacement for the driver, but a valuable tool that supports the driver’s expertise behind the wheel.
Working together to improve all-round visibility around large vehicles
Brookhuis Busreizen’s experience demonstrates how vehicle safety works in practice: technology must provide the driver with clear, actionable information at the right moment. Particularly with large coaches, improved all-round visibility can contribute to greater awareness during everyday manoeuvres.
With four cameras and an integrated 360° view, Backeye®360 helps drivers to clearly visualise the area around their vehicle. For experienced drivers like Erik, this has now become an important part of their daily work.
360°カメラシステムを、御社のバスやその他の車両にどのように導入できるかご興味はありませんか？弊社までお問い合わせください。.
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