John Deere Advances Jobsite Safety Technology with SmartDetect™ Assist

MOLINE, Ill. (Feb. 18, 2026) — Enhancing jobsite safety for the construction market, John Deere debuts SmartDetect™ Assist, its latest object detection technology. Building on the industry-proven SmartDetect™ and SmartDetect™ Digital solutions, SmartDetect Assist takes a leap forward in supporting jobsite safety by automatically slowing or stopping a machine when there is an obstacle detected, supporting greater operator confidence.

Supporting jobsite safety remains a critical focus for the construction industry, and John Deere continues to invest in technologies that enhance operator awareness to help create safer working environments. SmartDetect, the foundation of the portfolio, uses cameras and machine learning to identify obstacles and deliver visual and audible alerts, helping operators better understand their surroundings. SmartDetect Digital adds another layer by bringing near miss footage and insights into the John Deere Operations Center™, supporting worker training and management.

SmartDetect Assist leverages high-resolution cameras, radar, and an in-cab display to provide operators with a clear, accurate view of the machine’s surroundings. When an obstacle is detected, SmartDetect Assist delivers instant visual and audio alerts inside and outside the machine, followed by dynamic slowing or stopping prior to a potential collision.

While SmartDetect Assist does not replace an operator’s role and responsibility to safely operate the machine, the solution provides an added layer of support to help maximize uptime and jobsite safety. The system includes configurable operating parameters and safeguards, including operator-controlled momentary override. In addition, the in-cab display features projected reverse path lines, giving operators a clearer understanding of where the machine is headed to help increase situational awareness during operation.

Optional SmartDetect Assist empowers customers with additional tools to improve situational awareness on the jobsite and focus on the task at hand. SmartDetect Assist is available today on select John Deere Utility Loaders.

To learn more about the full suite of safety solutions from John Deere, contact your local dealer, or visit https://www.deere.com/en/.

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