Raymarine’s reversing cameras for boats almost ready for sale
DockSense is meant to save boat owners from embarrassing bingles while easing a vessel into a berthRaymarine’s DockSense – boating’s equivalent of a car’s reversing camera – will officially go on sale from late this year.
Unveiled early this year, the DockSense system uses cameras and sensors to identify obstacles around a boat, and alert the skipper.
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What’s more, the Raymarine system can be installed on any boat, FLIR, the system’s developer, says.
“Similar to the driver-assist capabilities of today’s modern automobiles, DockSense Alert detects, displays, and alerts the captain to obstacles around the boat using FLIR machine vision camera technology and video analytics,” it said.
“Live video feeds from each DockSense camera make it simple to see into blind spots using a Raymarine Axiom display, and DockSense intelligent object recognition helps prevent scrapes, crashes, and close calls that can be both expensive and embarrassing.”
Five sensors
The system allows boat owners to install up to five dual-camera sensors to a central processor.
The system can measure the boat’s distance from the dock, pilings, and other moored vessels, and overlay a real-world image on the Axiom screen with audible and visual alarms.
“Docking a boat can be a stressful experience, even for the most experienced captains,” FLIR commercial business unit president Travis Merrill said.
“Our DockSense Alert system, with its intelligent alerts and live camera views, helps reduces the stress of docking and improves a captain’s boat handling skills.”
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