Reinforcing a legacy of industry-leading innovation and a culture of continuous improvement, Raymond Corporation has introduced iWAREHOUSE ObjectSense Detection & Notification System, or iW.ObjectSense. 

In a news release, Raymond says iW.ObjectSense is a notification system that alerts operators to obstacles while moving in the tractor-first direction through audible and visual signals. 

The system also provides controlled slowdown and stopping functions, guaranteeing that operators maintain control of lift trucks at all times.

 “iW.ObjectSense acts as a training reinforcement tool for lift truck operators and is designed to enhance secure, efficient and productive operations,” said Matt Curtis, product manager for Class II and iW.ObjectSense, The Raymond Corporation. 

“iW.ObjectSense can be both easily incorporated into existing Raymond fleet technology for immediate results and customized to meet the specific needs of operators, applications and facility layouts without infrastructure changes,” Curtis added.

Advanced Sensing Technology

Raymond says iW.ObjectSense relies on a dynamic detection field that automatically adjusts alongside lift truck speeds, lengthening and shortening detection areas as needed for performance and smoother deceleration if an object has been identified.

iW.ObjectSense can be tailored to meet specific application needs with features like:

• Controlled slowdown and stopping functionalities: When an object is sensed, lift trucks can be brought to a controlled slowdown, or stop, in or outside the aisle, consistent with facility rules and needs. 
• Advanced diagnostic reporting: When obstructions are sensed, iW.ObjectSense offers alert notification and configurable reporting capabilities, allowing facility managers to diagnose and address challenges before they become productivity-impacting issues.
• Simple implementation for any fleet: iW.ObjectSense can be quickly and efficiently implemented into new Raymond models or as a retrofit option for existing Raymond lift trucks, creating fleets of smart trucks capable of customizable functionality and advanced reporting diagnostics.
• Integration with other iWAREHOUSE systems: When paired with other connected technologies in the iWAREHOUSE Solutions suite, iW.ObjectSense allows businesses to leverage multiple technology solutions depending on specific facility conditions and needs — maximizing labor, data and equipment efficiency warehousewide.

“[O]ur goal at Raymond remains the same — providing intralogistics solutions that help you optimize operations, expand your data capabilities and automate functions in order to continuously improve every aspect of your application,” Curtis said. 

For more information, visit raymondcorp.com.