Wearable Technology Aims to Enhance Safety for Highway Work Crews
In Maryland, a new pilot project is testing wearable technology designed to improve safety for highway work crews. The initiative, a collaboration between Morgan State University, the city of Baltimore, and the Maryland Department of Transportation, utilizes lidar sensors, edge computing, and predictive algorithms to alert workers of potential hazards. The system provides multi-sensory warnings through flashing beacons, haptic feedback, and sirens. The project aims to reduce accidents and enhance safety in work zones, where workers are vulnerable to traffic-related incidents. 
