Safety Vision to unveil new AI recorder and transit safety tech in Chicago

Safety Vision will showcase a new 4824 AI NVR, VisionCloud, ViewSmart 2.0 and other fleet safety tools at APTA TRANSform 2026 in Chicago. The company is pitching fewer onboard devices, faster video access and more cloud-based fleet oversight for transit agencies.

Why it matters: - Safety Vision is targeting transit agencies that want to simplify onboard hardware while adding AI, cloud video access and fleet intelligence. - The company says the approach can reduce equipment count, speed evidence retrieval and improve operator coaching and passenger safety.

What happened: - Safety Vision will exhibit at APTA TRANSform Conference & Expo 2026 from Oct. 4-7 at McCormick Place in Chicago. - The company will demonstrate its 4824 AI NVR, VisionCloud, ViewSmart 2.0 and AI driver safety systems at Booth 3636. - Live demonstrations run Oct. 5-7, with show hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

The details: - The 4824 AI NVR is an onboard recorder with a built-in GPU for AI functions and J1939/CAN bus data exchange with the vehicle. - The device provides automatic passenger counting with better than 95% accuracy. - The recorder supports up to 16 IP cameras plus eight AHD cameras at 1080p and 30 frames per second, or 12 IP cameras at 4K and 20 frames per second. - The 4824 can run four- or six-camera 360-degree around-view monitoring without a separate AVM system. - VisionCloud is a web-based video management platform that lets transit agencies locate, review and manage footage across a fleet. - VisionCloud also combines vehicle and system status, rolling asset telematics, and AI trend tracking in one platform. - The platform is cloud-native, runs across multiple availability zones, and is designed to meet transit cybersecurity requirements. - VisionCloud lets authorized users find footage from a desk and share evidence packages through a secure link or QR code while maintaining chain of custody. - ViewSmart 2.0 is a camera monitor system built for bus OEM integration. - The system is designed around FMVSS No. 111 viewing requirements and covers Class II, IV, V and VI fields of view under UN ECE Regulation 46. - ViewSmart 2.0 uses a 12.3-inch driver-side display, 15-inch passenger-side display and 10-inch center monitor. - The system includes built-in AI for driver assistance and detection. - ViewSmart 2.0 ties into bus air supply and windshield washer fluid to keep lenses clean automatically or on demand. - The system adds ultrasonic radar collision warnings and uses vehicle-grade standards such as LVDS video transmission. - Safety Vision will also show a 360-degree around-view monitoring system that combines four or six wide-angle cameras into a bird’s-eye view for turns, backing and docking. - The around-view system includes AI pedestrian detection and automatic view switching based on reverse, turn and custom trigger inputs. - SafeDrive AI 2 detects driver fatigue, unfastened seat belts and speeding, identifies the driver and supports two-way audio communication. - The booth will feature six large-format displays and a dedicated demonstration area for each product. - Safety Vision will bring senior leadership, transit sales, OEM and dealer support, product engineering, project management, professional services and proposals to the event. - The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Houston.

Between the lines: - Safety Vision is framing the product launch around fewer devices doing more work, a message that fits transit agencies trying to cut complexity and speed up investigations. - The emphasis on cloud access, chain of custody and cybersecurity suggests the company is aiming at procurement teams that want both faster operations and tighter compliance. - The event demo strategy also signals a sales push centered on hands-on validation for OEMs and transit buyers.

What's next: - Safety Vision will take one-on-one meetings, product specialist discussions and daily giveaway entries at Booth 3636. - The company will also host beverages at the booth from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. - More information is available at the company’s website.