Across Canada, utility and maintenance crews work around the clock to keep essential services running — from electricity and water to gas and road maintenance.
But many of these jobs happen at night or in low-light conditions, when visibility is at its worst and danger is at its peak.
That’s where Robofinity InsightDrive™ steps in.
InsightDrive™ is the first AI-powered thermal imaging system designed for vehicles. It gives utility and maintenance crews real-time visibility up to 656 feet ahead , even in total darkness, fog, or smoke — detecting people, animals, and vehicles long before traditional headlights reveal them.
This makes it a vital tool for:
- Electricity maintenance teams working on power lines
- Water service crews repairing underground pipes
- Gas technicians responding to emergency leaks
- Road crews clearing snow or fixing potholes
- Utility trucks operating in remote or industrial zones
Why Night Visibility Matters for Utility Workers
Utility and maintenance vehicles often operate in high-risk environments:
- Working on highways with fast-moving traffic
- Responding to outages during storms or blackouts
- Repairing infrastructure in unlit rural areas
- Performing emergency maintenance after dark
In these situations, visibility isn’t just about driving safely — it’s about staying alive.
According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), roadside workers face a significantly increased risk of injury or fatality when performing tasks near traffic in low-visibility conditions. Traditional headlights and warning signs can help — but they’re not enough when drivers are distracted, speeding, or simply can’t see until it’s too late.
InsightDrive™ changes that.
With AI-powered thermal imaging, InsightDrive™ detects approaching vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles long before they become visible to the eye — giving crews early warning and more time to react.
Protecting Crews and Preventing Accidents
Beyond safety, InsightDrive™ offers operational benefits:
- Increased situational awareness for drivers and workers
- Reduced risk of vehicle collisions and near-misses
- Improved confidence during emergency response
- Better compliance with safety regulations
Installation is compatible with most utility trucks, snowplows, road maintenance vehicles, and mobile repair units. Once installed, InsightDrive™ works passively — enhancing safety without distracting from the job at hand.
From Toronto to Vancouver, and from rural Alberta to remote Nunavut, InsightDrive™ ensures that the people who keep Canada running are protected — even in the darkest conditions.
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