Develon introduce Transparent Bucket 2.0
New TB2.0 provides the next level of safety, efficiency and performance for Doosan wheel loaders
DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, have introduced the Transparent Bucket 2.0 (TB2.0) system, an advanced safety and visibility system for the company’s wheel loaders. Designed to eliminate blind spots, TB2.0 improves both operator safety and job site efficiency.
Traditional wheel loaders create blind spots in front of the machine due to the raised bucket, posing serious safety risks. The Develon Transparent Bucket solves this problem by using high-tech front-mounted cameras to create a real-time see-through effect on the cab monitor. This gives the operator a clear view of the obstructed area, ensuring greater awareness and precision when handling materials such as aggregates, sand, and soil.
Building on the success of the previous version of the system, TB2.0 introduces AI-powered Object Detection (OD) and Object Recognition to provide enhanced safety and real-time hazard alerts. AI-powered Object Detection identifies objects – including people – within 10m and immediately alerts the operator with a red triangular warning on the monitor. With Advanced Object Recognition, the system learns the position of the bucket and automatically adjusts the composite image to match the movement of the bucket, ensuring accurate real-time visualization.
TB2.0 integrates two cameras mounted on the cab and front frame to create a seamless, curved projection composite image of the space in front of the bucket. This ensures that the display dynamically adjusts as the loader moves, maintaining a clear, uninterrupted view for the operator.
As part of TB2.0, Develon have improved the warning system with colour-coded alerts that instantly communicate the level of danger to the operator:
Red flashing border: If an object is detected within the bucket’s transparency zone, the monitor flashes bold red to indicate immediate danger (see image above).
Yellow flashing border: If an object is detected outside of the visibility zone, the monitor will flash thick yellow, signalling a potential hazard.
These instant, intuitive alerts help operators make quick, informed decisions to prevent accidents and improve workflow safety. However, whilst it forms an intelligent additional safety solution that dramatically improves visibility and safety, Develon say it is still only a complementary tool and operators should always visually inspect their surroundings and not rely on the system alone.
