PROX-EYE® AI Proximity Safety & Detection
Systems Australia
AI-Powered Proximity Detection for Heavy Equipment
SmartTech Australia is the authorised Australian distributor of PROX-EYE® proximity detection systems by Correct-AI. Founded in Edmonton, Canada, Correct-AI is an Industrial Robotics and Artificial Intelligence company delivering proven AI-powered vision systems for heavy industry across North America, Australia, Africa, Asia and Europe.
PROX-EYE® systems use advanced computer vision and AI to detect people, vehicles and obstacles around heavy equipment in real time, alerting operators before a collision occurs. Whether you need a compact single-camera solution for a light vehicle fleet or a full 360° system for a haul truck or excavator, there is a PROX-EYE® configuration to match your operation.
How PROX-EYE® Sees What You Can't
PROX-EYE® uses AI-powered cameras and onboard processing to continuously monitor the space around your equipment. The moment a person or vehicle enters a detection zone, the operator is warned giving them the critical seconds needed to stop an incident before it occurs.
Cameras Mount to the Equipment
Rugged, weather-resistant PROX-EYE® cameras are mounted to the machine single, dual, triple or quad configurations covering the operator's blind spots from every angle.
AI Identifies People and Vehicles
The system continuously analyses the live camera feed using Correct-AI's proven detection model, classifying people, vehicles and obstacles in real time not just showing a picture.
Detection Zones Are Active at All Times
Configurable detection zones surround the machine. The system is always on, it does not rely on the operator to be looking at the screen when a hazard enters the zone.
Operator Receives an Instant Alert
When a person or vehicle is detected in a zone, the in-cab monitor displays a visual warning and triggers an audible alert within 0.5 seconds, giving the operator time to react.
No Tags or Wearables Required
Unlike RFID-based systems, PROX-EYE® requires no tags, vests or infrastructure on pedestrians. Any person entering the detection zone is identified automatically by the AI.
Data Recorded and Cloud-Ready
The ULTRA system logs detection events and can transfer data to the PROX-EYE® cloud dashboard, giving safety managers real-time visibility of near misses and site activity.
Why Proximity Detection Is Required on Australian Sites
Vehicle incidents are the leading cause of worker fatalities in Australia, accounting for 42% of all work-related traumatic injury deaths. Understanding the risk, the legal obligation and the available engineering control is essential for every PCBU, safety officer and principal contractor operating heavy equipment.
The Incident Risk
According to Safe Work Australia's latest statistics, vehicle incidents account for 42% of all worker fatalities in Australia. Machinery operators and drivers are the highest-fatality occupation group, recording 73 deaths in a single year. In 2024, 66% of all worker fatalities directly involved at least one vehicle and 50% of those involved a truck. Heavy equipment operating in shared zones with workers on foot creates one of the most predictable and preventable risk scenarios on any worksite. Blind spots on excavators, dozers, loaders and haul trucks are a structural problem that mirrors, training and spotters cannot reliably solve.
The Legal Obligation
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must eliminate or minimise foreseeable risks so far as is reasonably practicable. The Safe Work Australia guidance on plant and machinery confirms that plant including mobile equipment — is a major cause of death and injury in Australian workplaces, and that those who manage or control plant must manage risks to keep workers safe. Engineering controls sit above administrative measures and PPE in the hierarchy of controls. Where an engineering control was reasonably available and not fitted, and a worker was injured as a result, a PCBU cannot rely on spotters, signage or verbal procedures alone to demonstrate compliance.
The Engineering Control
A PROX-EYE® proximity detection system is the engineering control. It does not rely on operator awareness, fatigue levels, spotter availability or whether a pedestrian is wearing the right vest. The AI detects any person or vehicle entering the danger zone and alerts the operator in under 0.5 seconds every cycle, every shift, in all conditions. Fitting a PROX-EYE® system and documenting it in your Safe Work Method Statement as an engineering control is the most effective and most defensible action a PCBU can take to manage the risk of vehicle-pedestrian interaction on site. See Safe Work Australia's plant safety guidance for the applicable duty of care framework.
The Incident Risk
According to Safe Work Australia's latest statistics, vehicle incidents account for 42% of all worker fatalities in Australia. Machinery operators and drivers are the highest-fatality occupation group, recording 73 deaths in a single year. In 2024, 66% of all worker fatalities directly involved at least one vehicle involved a truck. Heavy equipment operating in shared zones with workers on foot creates one of the most predictable and preventable risk scenarios on any worksite. Blind spots on excavators, dozers, loaders and haul trucks are a structural problem that mirrors, training and spotters cannot reliably solve.
The Legal Obligation
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must eliminate or minimise foreseeable risks so far as is reasonably practicable. The Safe Work Australia guidance on plant and machinery confirms that those who manage or control plant must manage risks to keep workers safe. Engineering controls sit above administrative measures and PPE in the hierarchy of controls. Where an engineering control was reasonably available and not fitted, and a worker was injured as a result, a PCBU cannot rely on spotters, signage or verbal procedures alone to demonstrate compliance.
The Engineering Control
A PROX-EYE® proximity detection system is the engineering control. It does not rely on operator awareness, fatigue levels, spotter availability or whether a pedestrian is wearing the right vest. The AI detects any person or vehicle entering the danger zone and alerts the operator in under 0.5 seconds, every cycle, every shift, in all conditions. Fitting a PROX-EYE® system and documenting it in your Safe Work Method Statement is the most effective and most defensible action a PCBU can take. See Safe Work Australia's plant safety guidance for the applicable duty of care framework.
See it work on your machine
Every operation has different blind spots, terrain and fleet mix. Book a demo and we'll show you the detection zones, alert timing and configuration that fits one machine or your entire fleet.
Book A DemoFind the Right System for Your Operation
From a compact single-camera AI detection system for light vehicles through to a full 360° modular system for heavy mining equipment, PROX-EYE® has a configuration to match your fleet and budget.
Compact AI-powered camera system for light to medium vehicles. Detects and classifies people and vehicles in real time with up to four cameras on a single monitor. Entry-level proximity detection for dozers, loaders, forklifts, vans and trucks.
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AI detection plus smart evidence recording. Adds event-triggered video recording, G-Force incident lock and advanced safety alerts to the ECO platform. The complete system for operations that need both real-time detection and incident documentation.
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The flagship PROX-EYE® system for heavy industry. Full onboard NVIDIA ECU, configurable three-zone detection, 360° bird's-eye view, cloud dashboard and up to 30m vehicle detection range. Built for excavators, haul trucks, mining and civil construction.
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Common questions from site managers, safety officers and fleet operators about PROX-EYE® AI proximity detection systems supplied by SmartTech Australia.
The three PROX-EYE® systems are designed for different operational needs and budgets. The PROX-EYE® ECO is a compact, entry-level AI camera system for light to medium vehicles. It supports up to four cameras on a single monitor and provides real-time detection and classification of people and vehicles within fixed detection zones. It does not include video recording.
The PROX-EYE® ECO PLUS builds on the ECO platform by adding smart evidence recording with event-triggered video capture, G-Force protection that automatically locks critical footage during an impact or hard braking event, overspeed alerts and an integrated speaker. It supports up to 512GB microSD storage and is the recommended system for operations that need both real-time detection and incident documentation for compliance purposes.
The PROX-EYE® ULTRA is the flagship system for heavy industry. It features a full onboard NVIDIA ECU that processes AI detection locally, three fully configurable detection zones, a 7" touchscreen monitor with bird's-eye view for 360° configurations, cloud connectivity via the PROX-EYE® dashboard, and detection ranges of up to 10 metres for people and 30 metres for vehicles. It is the correct system for excavators, haul trucks, dozers and heavy mining or civil construction equipment.
No. PROX-EYE® does not require workers to wear RFID tags, Bluetooth devices or any other wearable technology. The system uses AI-powered computer vision to identify people and vehicles directly from the camera feed, without any infrastructure on the pedestrian side.
This is a significant advantage over tag-based proximity detection systems, which depend on every person on site carrying a functioning, charged device. On active construction, mining and civil worksites, that requirement is difficult to enforce and creates gaps in protection. PROX-EYE® provides continuous detection for any person entering the detection zone, regardless of what they are wearing or carrying. The AI model is trained to classify people, vehicles and obstacles with high accuracy across a wide range of site conditions including dust, low light and variable weather.
Proximity detection systems are not mandated by a single universal standard in Australia, however the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 requires every person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to eliminate or minimise foreseeable risks to workers so far as is reasonably practicable. Safe Work Australia's guidance on plant and machinery confirms that mobile plant is a major cause of death and injury in Australian workplaces, and that PCBUs who manage or control plant must manage risks to keep workers safe.
Engineering controls sit above administrative measures and PPE in the hierarchy of controls. Where a proximity detection system was reasonably available and not fitted, and a worker was subsequently injured in a vehicle interaction incident, a PCBU cannot rely on spotters, signage or verbal site procedures alone to demonstrate compliance. Regulator investigations and prosecutions routinely cite the absence of engineering controls as an aggravating factor when determining penalties.
In New South Wales, the Resources Regulator has also identified proximity detection and collision avoidance as a compliance priority for surface mining operations, with active inspection programs in place. Many Tier 1 civil contractors and mining operators across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia now specify proximity detection as a mandatory site requirement for heavy equipment operating in shared zones. Contact SmartTech Australia for guidance specific to your industry and state.
PROX-EYE® systems are designed for retrofit installation on virtually any heavy or light vehicle operating on a worksite. The camera systems use vehicle-ready mounting hardware and connect to the machine's existing power supply, requiring no specialist modifications to the equipment itself.
Common applications include excavators, haul trucks, wheel loaders, bulldozers, skid steers, side booms, jumbo drills, forklifts, buses, vans and pickup trucks. The ECO and ECO PLUS systems are well suited to light vehicles and medium plant. The ULTRA is the preferred system for large heavy equipment where adjustable detection zones, full 360° coverage and cloud connectivity are required. Contact SmartTech Australia to confirm the right configuration for your specific machine and operating environment.
The cost of a PROX-EYE® system depends on the model selected, the number of cameras required and whether installation is self-performed or carried out by a SmartTech Australia technician. The ECO range is the most accessible entry point and is available in single, dual, triple and quad camera configurations. The ECO PLUS adds recording and G-Force protection at a mid-range investment. The ULTRA is priced as a premium system reflecting its full ECU processing capability, configurable detection zones and cloud connectivity.
When evaluating the cost of a proximity detection system, it is worth considering the full picture. A single vehicle-pedestrian incident on a worksite can result in serious injury or fatality, a regulatory investigation, significant financial liability and reputational damage. The cost of a PROX-EYE® system is a one-time capital investment that actively works to prevent those outcomes every shift. Contact SmartTech Australia for a current price and supply quote specific to your machine, configuration and location.
SmartTech Australia is the authorised Australian distributor of PROX-EYE® proximity detection systems by Correct-AI, with offices and technical support available in Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We supply and support the full PROX-EYE® range including the PROX-EYE® ECO, PROX-EYE® ECO PLUS and PROX-EYE® ULTRA.
All systems are supplied with full installation documentation and technical support. SmartTech Australia can arrange delivery nationally and provide on-site installation and commissioning where required. To discuss your requirements, request a quote, or confirm the right system for your machine, contact SmartTech Australia directly via the enquiry form on this page or call 1800 655 860.