The Technology

LiDAR That KnowsBefore You Do.

OVERWATCH uses the same precision laser detection technology found in autonomous vehicles — adapted, hardened, and tuned for a single purpose: detecting a vehicle-sized object crossing your work zone boundary and firing a 125 dB alarm before anyone gets hurt.

Live Detection Logic

How the BarrierActually Works

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BREACH DETECTED
125dB
↑ Work Zone (Protected)
Live Traffic (Monitored) →
Detection Sequence
STEP 01
LiDAR Pulses
The sensor emits thousands of laser pulses per second across the defined barrier plane. Each returns in microseconds and builds a real-time 3D map.
STEP 02
Object Filtered
Returns are analyzed for size and mass. Wind-blown cones, debris, animals — all below threshold. A vehicle-sized return triggers the next step.
STEP 03
Alarm Fires
125 dB rear-facing alarm fires in milliseconds. SMS and email notifications sent simultaneously. WAZE alert triggered if enabled.
STEP 04
Auto-Reset
When the vehicle clears the barrier, the alarm stops and the system immediately rearms — no crew action required. The zone is protected again in under 1 second.
Deployment

Under 3 MinutesFrom Case to Active Barrier

01
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Carry & Position

Remove from case. Carry to zone boundary. Set down. The portable unit weighs approximately 50 lbs and stands independently. No second person, no tools, no vehicle hookup required.

~60 sec
02
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Aim & Target

Use the built-in video targeting display to align the LiDAR barrier across the lane. The display shows exactly where the barrier is positioned. No guesswork, no measurement tape.

~60 sec
03
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Arm. Done.

Press arm. The system is live. The LiDAR barrier is active. SMS and email notifications fire on every breach event. Walk back into your zone. Your crew is now protected.

Active in milliseconds
Technical Specifications

Full SystemSpecifications

Portable OVERWATCH
Detection Technology
Industrial LiDAR
Alarm Output
125 dB (configurable higher)
Alarm Type
Rear-Facing Horn
Unit Weight
~50 lbs
Deploy Time
< 3 Minutes
Crew Required
1 Person
Tools Required
None
Power
Rechargeable Battery (full shift)
Alarm Reset
Automatic on Clear
Night Operation
Full — LiDAR is light-independent
Rain / Dust / Fog
Full Operation
False Alarm Filter
Vehicle-sized objects only
Vehicle-Mounted OVERWATCH
Unit Weight
~75 lbs
Activation
From Inside Cab
Targeting
In-Cab Video + Motor Drive
Power
Vehicle Electrical System
Mount
Custom — Any Platform
Alarm Output
125 dB
Cab Control
Yes — Remote Arm/Disarm
125 dB

Louder than a rock concert. Louder than a chain saw. Audible in any highway environment, day or night.

< 3 Min

From case to armed barrier. Faster than most crews complete their standard setup.

0 Resets

Auto-resets after every event. The zone is never left unprotected while someone manually rearms.

1 Year

Standard warranty on all OVERWATCH units, covering defects in materials and workmanship.

Smart Integrations

The Alarm Is JustThe Start

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SMS Alerts

Breach events generate immediate SMS notifications to designated team members. Document every intrusion event automatically.

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Email Notifications

Email alerts on every breach, with timestamp data. Fleet managers get a real-time picture of intrusion events across all active zones.

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WAZE Integration

Push real-time work zone warnings into Waze for approaching drivers — alerting them before they even reach the zone.

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SCADA Systems

Full SCADA integration for agencies with infrastructure monitoring platforms. Available on Sentry Geo-Fence configuration.

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VHF / UHF Radio

Supervisor Mode integrates with your existing radio system. Designated personnel can pass through the barrier without triggering the alarm.

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Crash Notification

High-impact breach events generate automatic crash notifications to supervisors and emergency contacts — documentation from the moment of impact.

Why OVERWATCH

vs. Cones &Signs Alone

Feature
OVERWATCH
Cones & Signs Only
Active vehicle detection
✓ Yes
✗ No
Alarm fires before impact
✓ Yes — 3–5 sec warning
✗ No capability
Works in complete darkness
✓ Full operation
✗ Requires lighting
Works in rain / dust / fog
✓ Full operation
✗ Reduced visibility
Crew doesn't need to see threat
✓ System detects & alerts
✗ Visual confirmation required
1-person deploy
✓ Under 3 minutes
Varies
SMS / Email notifications
✓ Included
✗ Not available
Automatic reset after event
✓ In under 1 second
N/A
FDOT APL procurement path
✓ Listed
Standard supply

OVERWATCH doesn't replace cones and signs — it adds the one layer they can't provide.

See the Difference in Action →