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New LOOKOUT System combines required navigation light with AI Vision

by LOOKOUT 29 Mar 23:13 NZDT
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LOOKOUT, a leading provider of marine AI systems for safety, announced it has solved a common installation dilemma for boat owners with its innovative new system that integrates its advanced AI vision cameras with a Coast Guard-certified all-around white navigation/anchor light from innovative partner and trusted marine lighting veteran Lumitec. This first-of-its-kind solution addresses the competing need for both technologies to be mounted at the vessel's highest point, eliminating installation conflicts while enhancing safety capabilities.

The LOOKOUT camera system uses artificial intelligence to automatically identify and track potential hazards including buoys, debris, logs, other vessels, and marine wildlife. Because detection range increases with mounting height, the AI cameras are most effective when installed at the vessel's highest point—the exact location where Coast Guard regulations require navigation lights to be mounted. LOOKOUT's integrated solution means boaters no longer have to choose between optimal camera placement and regulatory compliance.

"Our integrated system offers boat owners significant advantages by combining navigation compliance with advanced safety technology," said David Rose, CEO of LOOKOUT. "The high-mounted night vision camera provides exceptional range and clarity in darkness, while the 360-degree camera delivers complete situational awareness around your vessel. It's essentially a second set of eyes on the water that never blinks, never gets distracted, and can see things the human eye might miss. The system is available in various colors to complement different vessel designs while providing the safety benefits that modern boating demands."

"Boston Harbor presents significant navigational challenges with its ferry traffic, commercial vessels, and recreational boaters all sharing congested waterways," said Paul Sullivan of Powertime Boat Club in Boston, who has been testing the system. "The LOOKOUT system has already identified several potential collision situations that might have been missed without its AI assistance. The integrated navigation light is a brilliant innovation—it simplifies our installation process while ensuring we remain compliant with Coast Guard regulations. It's like having an extra crew member whose only job is to watch for dangers."

The integrated system is compatible with a broad range of vessels from 20-foot wakesport boats to 65-foot cruisers, making it suitable for most recreational and light commercial applications. This versatility addresses safety needs across the boating spectrum, particularly important given the U.S. Coast Guard's recent statistics showing that operator inattention and improper lookout remain among the top five contributing factors in boating accidents nationwide.

Boaters can see the new LOOKOUT system firsthand within the next month at two major marine events: the Palm Beach International Boat Show in Florida and the Yokohama International Boat Show in Japan. LOOKOUT is also rapidly expanding its dealer and installer network to support growing demand, with authorized partners now available in key boating regions worldwide.

Built by a team of AI researchers and 3D visualization experts, the LOOKOUT system uses advanced computer vision and data fusion to detect and track hazards in the marine environment, providing captains with enhanced situational awareness day or night.

For more information on LOOKOUT, please visit www.getalookout.com.

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