Design and implementation of a portable 360 camera on heavy equipment units

In the heavy machinery industry, security and operational monitoring of unattended units have become significant issues. The risk of heavy equipment component theft and the lack of real-time monitoring, especially in remote or distant locations, are the primary constraints. To enhance operator safety and reduce blind spots, the development of a portable monitoring system for operational enhancement and reducing blind spots has been proposed. This system uses camera technology installed on heavy machinery for real-time monitoring and early detection of potential component theft. This study’s research method involves designing and installing a monitoring system and reducing blind spots on heavy machinery units. Through installing a Portable 360° Camera on heavy machinery units, component security has improved significantly due to the availability of real-time video monitoring. The design and implementation of the Portable 360° Camera allow for remote video and image capture via the operator’s or unit owner’s mobile device while connected to the internet. The portable 360° camera has successfully reduced blind spots in various heavy machinery units. In the case of Excavator 313D, blind spots were reduced by 85.62%.