Ausa equips new 9t dumper with AI detection system

Ausa, the JLG-owned manufacturer of forklifts, compact telehandlers and site dumpers, has launched a new 9 tonne dumper and it is the first to come with Ausa’s new AI-assisted person-detection technology.

The DR902AHG comes as standard with the new Ausa AI Vision system which uses a combination of five cameras, AI technology and radars to eliminate blind spots, identify nearby workers and provide real-time visual and audible alerts. The system will be available as an option on Ausa’s other dumpers. 

The 9 tonne capacity dumper is powered by a 55.4kW Deutz engine, has a swivel-skip design, has an overall height of 2.99m and a reversible driving position.

Ausa’s new DR902AHG 9 tonne dumper incorporates an AI-powered person-detection system. (Image: Ausa)

The AI Vision system has been designed specifically for dumpers and continuously monitors the area around the machine.

Four cameras around the skip use person-detection technology to identify workers and determine their distance from the machine. A fifth camera above the cab gives the operator additional visibility.

Bird’s-eye view

The skip cameras generate a bird’s-eye view which is displayed on the in-cab monitor. It highlights people using colour-coded indicators: red zone for someone within 3m of the machine and yellow for within 3m to 5m.

Radars on the side of the skip extend the detection range beyond the cameras’ 5m coverage. These dynamically adjust warning distances based on machine speed to provide operators with advance warning.

Cameras provide the operator with a bird’s-eye view of the area around the skip. (Image: Ausa)

The system includes audible alerts inside the cab which increase in intensity as people move closer to the machine, while external audible warnings notify nearby workers whenever the dumper approaches an occupied detection zone.

“Dumpers are among the most widely used machines on construction sites; historically, though, the visibility limitations around the machine have created challenges for equipment operators and crews,” said Albert Hidalgo, Ausa R&D Director.

“With the launch of our new DR902AHG and the introduction of the Ausa AI Vision safety system, we are taking a significant step forward in helping operators identify hazards, protect workers on the ground and create safer job sites. This technology reflects Ausa’s commitment to leading the industry through innovation.”