DEVELON has announced it has conducted a successful field demonstration of the new DX230LC-9 23-tonne crawler excavator and its smart safety technologies, including the E-STOP system, at a site in Compiègne, France.
The event was organised by OPPBTP (the French professional organisation for improving health and safety in building and public Works) and took place at the construction site of the Seine–Nord Europe Canal project, operated by Bouygues.
E-Stop is described as the first system from a crawler excavator manufacturer that stops the movement of the machine when a person is detected within 4m of the digger.
Stephane Dieu, product manager for Develon excavators in Europe, said, “The new Develon DX230LC-9 excavator used in the demonstration was equipped with a range of smart safety technologies such as collision risk warnings and around-view monitoring. Among them, the E-STOP system — similar to automotive emergency braking systems — garnered particular attention from operators and demonstration attendees.
“Develon plans to further develop the E-Stop system and begin launch in the European market with it installed from January of next year.”
Presented for the first time at bauma 2025, Develon’s next generation Series 9 smart crawler range aims to ‘set a new standard’ for future products and technologies in construction equipment.
The Smart All-Around Viewing Monitor (SAVM) is an AI-based object detection technology to identify moving and stationary individuals in close proximity to the machine. Upon detection, the system alerts operators through a combination of visual signals and audible alarms on the monitor.
The E-Stop and Virtual Wall functions are designed to prevent accidents operators are not aware of. The area surrounding the machine is defined into specific zones: a yellow warning zone (Zone 2) and a red danger zone (Zone 1).
The SAVM and E-Stop system utilises six cameras and three radars and work in three stages with a detection range of 6m and 330°. The system is active only for personnel, and is able to differentiate between people and objects.
