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Z-CAM – Intelligent Rear Area Monitoring

The AI-assisted support system analyses the area around the lifter in real time, detects potential hazards at an early stage and reacts automatically. The safety of collection crews is its top priority.

Z-CAM doesn’t just detect whether something is in the danger zone – it analyses who or what is moving there. The AI reliably distinguishes between people and bins, assesses risks in real time and makes immediate decisions – such as preventing the start, stopping or slowing down the lifter.

This enables proactive accident prevention.

The new generation of intelligent Safety Assistants

NEXT LEVEL SAFETY

THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Z-CAM – MORE THAN JUST REAR-ZONE MONITORING

With Z-CAM, ZÖLLER-KIPPER once again demonstrates its commitment to providing innovative technologies for safe and efficient waste management – ready for use today, even smarter tomorrow.

SAFETY

Hazard prevention through artificial intelligence (AI): Automatic protection for collection crews, relief for occupational safety department.

EFFICIENCY & COMFORT

Automatic switching between 2-wheel and 4-wheel bin modes saves time and effort.

OBJECT DETECTION

Precise distinction between people and bins – in real time.

RESPONSE

Automatic intervention: Lift blocked, slowed down or not started – depending on risk assessment.

RETROFITABILITY

Easy integration into existing lifter systems from the ZOELLER GROUP.

FUTURE POTENTIAL

System architecture enables new applications – e.g. advanced hazard detection, intelligent bin analysis, automatic adaptation to different bin types.

YOUR QUESTIONS – OUR ANSWERS

GOOD TO KNOW: ALL ABOUT THE Z-CAM

By actively intervening in the emptying process (e.g. preventing start-up, stopping, or slowing down the lifter) when people enter hazardous zones at the rear of the vehicle – for example, due to careless reaching, tripping, or stepping backwards.

Conventional cameras deliver images. Z-CAM analyses the images and automatically detects if there is a danger. It independently decides whether the lifter should be stopped, slowed down, or activated.

In real time – the reaction (e.g. preventing start-up, stopping, slowing down) happens automatically and instantly as soon as a hazard is detected.

Yes, Z-CAM was developed and trained for use in real-life operations – even under changing lighting conditions. Temporary limitations due to obscured visibility (e.g. dirt) can occur, as with any optical system.

Yes. Z-CAM is very easy to retrofit to the Delta series (2301 and 2322). Installation is carried out by ZÖLLER-KIPPER or authorised partners.

Dr Bojan Ferhadbegović, Head of Development and Construction at ZÖLLER-KIPPER:
“Z-CAM is a milestone for our development team. We have invested a great deal of effort into fine-tuning the interaction between motion, distance, and object classification to ensure the system can already respond reliably and with nuance. At the same time, we see enormous potential for new applications – from enhanced hazard detection to intelligent analysis of the containers themselves.”

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This is what we stand for

Precision

State-of-the-art production techniques, meticulous quality controls and a passion for innovation make us a leading supplier.

Versatility

Mix and match - over 200 lifter variants for container sizes from 60 to 10,000 litres, superstructures from Micro to Magnum or individually manufactured plus drives from conventional to future.

Flexibility

Accidents, breakdowns, order peaks - with us there is no standstill. You can rent or lease vehicles from our extensive fleet at any time - with variable contract and term models.

Customer proximity

Delivery service and detailed instruction for your new vehicles, maintenance and comprehensive service for your used vehicles in daily use: we are at your side with more than 100 customer service technicians throughout Europe.