Sensoneo, a global provider of smart waste management solutions, has introduced its new solution to manage and resolve some of the biggest waste-related challenges a lack of efficiency and transparency.
The WatchDog solution enables users to automatically track and record all actions made during the waste collection process without the need for any manual handling. Instead of combining multiple devices and systems for fleet management, truck tracking and service verification, WatchDog includes everything in a single device using highly innovative technologies to maximise data accuracy, ensure correct GPS tracking, and to guarantee secure data backup.
Over the past few months, the solution has been successfully tested in operation at customer locations in two different climate zones and is now ready to be deployed anywhere in the world to ease digitalisation of the waste collection industry, drive efficiency and data accuracy.
WatchDog enables haulers to collect waste the same way they currently do while receiving automatic records of all actions made during the waste collection process.
Using WatchDog, customers can automatically identify bins and bags authorised for waste collection, automatically verify pick-up, update bin inventory, identify fraud, accurately record all the routes made and safely store the data, even in the case of sudden vehicle shutdown.
The solution consists of a main unit, which is placed on top of the vehicle, four adjustable ultra-high frequency short-and-long-range RFID antennas, and RFID tags or stickers that are placed on waste bins or bags. The adjustable UHF RFID multi-antenna system allows multiple bin or bag pick-up recognition and fraud prevention.
The frequency used ensures that long-range antennas can easily identify bins and bags eligible for collection/pick-up within a range of 5-7 meters.; the short-range antennas provide the automatic verification of pick-up. Positions of the antennas can be easily adjusted according to customers’ needs.
WatchDog offers a wide range of communication interfaces that provide unlimited scalability and the ability to easily connect multiple devices, e.g. integrated dynamic weighting system, driver identification through RFID chip reader on driver dashboard, extensive driver navigation interconnected with Watchdog precise GPS, CAN bus connectivity for vehicle telemetry or waste extension, industrial buttons to report fill levels of bins while pick up is performed, buzzer and light to create signals or alerts to staff on unauthorised collection.
What makes the solution different?
- Versatility
WatchDog can be installed in any type of vehicle, not just standard waste collection trucks, and the installation takes on overage about one hour. By adjusting the position of the antennas, customers can set the range in which they wish to identify the authorised bins/bags and verify the collection service, so the solution can be customised to meet their specific criteria. - Accuracy
The Multi-satellite GNSS system (GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) and Three‑Dimensional Automotive Dead Reckoning (3D ADR) technology ensure that WatchDog always tracks the correct vehicle position, even when driving through high-rise building areas or tunnels. WatchDog guarantees GPS accuracy to 2,5 metrEs CEP. According to test operations, GPS accuracy varies between 1-2 meters. - Automation
Service verification is fully automatic, so customers can 100% rely on the accuracy of the data and the crew does not need to bother with manual handling, which often complicates, prolongs and increases the cost of the collection process. - Reliability and resilience
The uninterruptible power supply ensures the data are safely stored; even in the case of a sudden break down of the vehicle. Watchdog is resistant to extreme temperatures and weather conditions, and it can easily handle high-humidity locations.
How are the data processed?
All data gathered via WatchDog are immediately recorded in Sensoneo’s platforms for Asset Management to automatically update the inventory data, Fleet Management and Route Planning.
The system automatically records the ID of the bin/bag, date, time and the GPS position of the pick-up. WatchDog provides alerts for the misplacement of any asset (and provides the option to update its new GPS position in the inventory system) and notifies about the collection of unauthorised bins (missing appropriate tags or showing as unpaid in the system).
WatchDog also precisely records all the routes made including the details related to time, cost, length and driving patterns. The Fleet Management platform offers easy-to-use daily management of vehicles and routes.
Operators are given a detailed and complete overview of all the operations made in the field and in the depot including progress status and cost, as well as the ability to update the ongoing routes and locate the trucks on the map in real-time. The tool also includes the Garage Dashboard, Incident reports, and detailed statistics including driving patterns.
The Route Planning platform automatically creates optimal collection routes based on defined criteria and ensures the waste is collected via the shortest and safest routes, according to specific criteria such as the shortest routes possible; quality of service or maximised utilisation of vehicles.
New opportunities for haulers
Along with the opportunity to digitalise the waste collection process and to make their operations more transparent and efficient, WatchDog also brings the haulers significant business opportunities. The easy identification of unauthorised bins and automatic inventory updates allows operators to stop collecting unpaid trash and prevent fraud.
Both municipal and commercial customers can benefit from easy to run Pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) models, powered by the automatic service verification. PAYT models are available for curbside collection of both bins and bags.
”We believe that the possibility to use a single device to manage the fleet, track the trucks, and verify the service, is a great advantage for haulers. We paid great attention to the choice of technologies to ensure maximum data accuracy and provide an enterprise-grade solution that is easy to deploy, flexible, and offers easy scalability.
We hope that the automatic service verification will also support the haulers concerning the increasing demand for PAYT models, says Martin Basila, CEO of Sensoneo.
The WatchDog device complements other tools from the Sensoneo portfolio in-house developed sensors that provide remote monitoring of containers and facilitate dynamic waste collection; Navigation app for specific needs of waste collection vehicles; and Collection Efficiency Analysis that evaluates the actual efficiency of the operations, identifies weak points and suggests improvements.
All combined, customers are provided with the an innovative and comprehensive smart waste management technology, which is ready to bring out the best of waste digitalisation for their business.
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