How e-con Systems tackled mining vehicle blind spots

So, operators must rely on every tool available to avoid collisions or misjudged manoeuvres. After all, even a split-second lapse in visibility can have serious consequences.

But what happens when those tools fall short – when blind spots become a persistent safety hazard?

One of e-con Systems’ clients, a global mining company, recently faced that issue.

Its fleet of large vehicles encountered frequent blind spot challenges, especially in open-pit mines where visibility is already compromised. The risk involved real-time visibility gaps that created the potential for accidents (personnel or nearby vehicles).

The client needed a custom, fully integrated, and rugged surround-view system that would perform consistently in the toughest conditions.

Challenges faced by the client

• Full visibility across all blind spots
• Ability to withstand rugged conditions
• Seamless system integration into existing vehicle design

However, most off-the-shelf camera systems lacked the resilience, clarity, or field-of-view coverage required. So, e-con Systems had to develop the solution from the ground up to perform in dust-heavy, high-vibration, and moisture-prone environments.

e-con Systems’ custom multi-camera solution

After fully understanding the client’s safety pain points, e-con Systems developed a multi-camera solution for delivering uninterrupted 360° coverage despite extreme conditions.

Some of the highlights of the solution were:

• Multi-camera synchronisation: all feeds were processed and synchronised in real time for operators to receive a single view – without lag, stitch lines, or motion artifacts

• IP67-rated camera enclosures: each unit was enclosed in a rugged IP67-rated shell to resist water, dust, and mechanical shock

• Effortless system integration: every camera module was easily slotted into the existing system, thereby accelerating deployment without major hardware redesigns

Safer rides and smarter operations

The deployment led to a clear reduction in accident risk and vehicle downtime. Operators could now rely on uninterrupted, 360° visuals to safely navigate high-risk areas. The client reported:

• Higher situational awareness
• Faster decision-making
• Lower maintenance overhead

Want the full breakdown of this custom multi-camera solution?

Read the full case study here for a detailed walkthrough of how e-con Systems designed, deployed, and delivered this multi-camera system for large mining vehicles.