20-04-26

EasyBrake: automatic braking assistance for vehicles and machines

Collision detection & automatic braking

Smart safety for machines and workplaces

Machine collisions are one of the biggest safety hazards on construction sites and in the GWW.
Poor visibility, blind spots, crowds and changing conditions mean that one moment of inattention can have major consequences. With smart collision detection and automatic braking systems, Rietveld helps organizations structurally minimize this risk.

The reality on the construction site

Machines are getting bigger, workplaces busier and projects more complex. At the same time, people and machines are working closer together than ever. Practice shows that:

Many incidents occur when reversing or maneuvering
Sight alone is not enough to prevent danger
Reliance on human action has its limits, especially under time pressure

Therefore, security shifts from warning to intervening.

From detecting to intervening

Where traditional systems primarily warn, modern collision detection goes a step further. Combining sensors, cameras and intelligent software creates a system that:

Detects persons and objects around the machine
Alerting the machinist directly
And, when necessary, automatically brakes

This makes safety less dependent on reaction time and more dependent on technology always paying attention.

EasyBrake: automatic braking assistance for machines

EasyBrake is Rietveld’s automatic braking system for machines in construction, infra and GWW, among others. The system was developed to prevent collisions at times when warning alone is no longer sufficient.

What does EasyBrake do?

Detects persons and obstacles in the danger zone
Gives the driver or operator direct feedback in the cab
Automatically brakes the machine when a collision is imminent and the driver or operator did not foresee it

EasyBrake supports the driver/operator without taking control. The driver remains responsible, but receives an extra layer of safety at crucial moments.

Designed for existing machines and vehicles

A key principle is that safety should not depend on new equipment. Therefore, EasyBrake is designed to:

What does EasyBrake do?

To be deployed on existing vehicles and machinery
To function under harsh conditions
To be practically applicable to real workplaces

Thus, safety becomes attainable for both large and smaller machine fleets….

More than just technology

Technology is never an end in itself. The value is in what it delivers:

What does EasyBrake do?

Fewer accidents and near misses
Greater peace of mind and confidence for drivers and operators
Reduced damage costs and downtime
Better compliance with safety and duty of care

Increasingly, collision detection is seen as a necessary step toward a future-proof and safe work environment.

Rietveld as a partner in security

Rietveld looks beyond individual products. Together with our customers and partners, we think about:

The right safety solution per work situation per machine or vehicle (Type and brand)
Integration with existing machines and processes
Practical deployment on the construction site

Whether it is detection, vision, warning or automatic intervention, safety only really works when it is right in practice.