Human Form Recognition (HFR) technology is playing an increasingly important role in helping emergency services improve vehicle safety as organisations seek to enhance protection for drivers and pedestrians operating in demanding environments.
Police, fire and ambulance vehicles frequently travel through congested roads, incident scenes and public spaces where pedestrians can be difficult to detect, particularly during emergency responses.
Retrofit solution for existing fleets
Brigade has introduced its AI HFR Box, enabling emergency service fleets to upgrade existing safety camera systems with AI powered Human Form Recognition technology without replacing current camera infrastructure.
The retrofit solution allows operators to retain their existing equipment while adding intelligent people detection capabilities.
For organisations managing large vehicle fleets already fitted with safety cameras, this approach can reduce installation costs, minimise vehicle downtime and extend the lifespan of existing safety systems.
The company says the solution also supports financial and environmental objectives by avoiding the unnecessary replacement of functioning hardware.
Supporting sustainability goals
The retrofit approach aligns with the emergency services sector’s increasing focus on sustainability, circular economy principles and reducing electronic waste across fleet operations.
By upgrading existing systems rather than replacing them, organisations can maximise the value of previous investments while reducing waste.
AI powered pedestrian detection
The AI HFR Box uses artificial intelligence to identify human forms around vehicles and provides operators with real time visual and audible alerts to help reduce the risk of collisions where visibility is limited.
Designed for demanding operational environments, the technology supports emergency service personnel working in situations where vehicle and pedestrian interactions are common.
As emergency services continue to prioritise vehicle safety and improved separation between people and equipment, retrofit Human Form Recognition technology is expected to become an increasingly important tool in helping organisations future proof their fleets while supporting both safety and sustainability objectives.
Jordan Marshall, Brigade’s UK Marketing Manager, said: “Human Form Recognition is becoming an increasingly important consideration for operators looking to improve safety around vehicles and equipment.
“As the industry continues to strengthen its safety expectations, many operators are looking for practical ways to prepare for these evolving requirements without the disruption and cost of replacing entire camera systems.
“This is where Brigade’s new AI HFR Box comes in as a cost-effective, practical and sustainable solution for upgrading existing systems to HFR.
“The Brigade AI HFR Box provides a more cost-effective and sustainable route to introducing Human Form Recognition technology because it allows operators to upgrade existing safety cameras with AI capability rather than starting from scratch.
“That means less downtime, less waste and a more accessible way for fleets to improve safety standards across their operations.”
