During the Kipper Event on June 5 and 6, 2026, Rietveld, together with Vrijbloed Transport, demonstrated how collision detection and automatic braking work in practice. Visitors at Veluwe aan Zee were able to experience firsthand how EasyBrake supports the driver and can intervene when a collision is imminent.
Collisions with vehicles and machinery pose a major risk, especially when reversing and maneuvering. Cameras and detection systems can alert the driver, but EasyBrake adds an extra layer of safety: automatic braking intervention.
During the demonstration, visitors saw how the system:
This clearly demonstrated how technology can help when a driver fails to react in time due to blind spots, heavy traffic, or other circumstances. No theoretical explanation—just vehicle safety in action.
For the live demonstration, EasyBrake was installed on a Vrijbloed Transport vehicle. The system monitored a preset danger zone around the vehicle. As soon as a person or obstacle was detected in this zone, a warning was issued, and the system could automatically intervene if necessary.
Visitors could sit next to the driver and experience firsthand from inside the cab how detection, warning, and braking intervention work together. This clearly demonstrated how EasyBrake supports the driver during critical maneuvers.
The original event took place on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Veluwe aan Zee, Nulde Beach.
Vrijbloed Transport consciously chooses innovative technology that enhances the safety of drivers, employees, and other road users. In doing so, the transportation company goes beyond the minimum legal requirements.
This forward-thinking vision aligned well with Rietveld’s goal: not only to identify collision risks, but to actually help prevent them wherever possible.
By demonstrating EasyBrake on a vehicle used in everyday operations, visitors were able to immediately assess the system’s functionality and added value.
EasyBrake was developed for vehicles and machines operating in dynamic environments. Examples include construction sites, distribution centers, transshipment yards, waste processing facilities, and other situations where people and equipment move in close proximity to one another.
The system can be used on, among other things:
The exact configuration is tailored to the vehicle, the braking system, the work being performed, and the desired detection zones.
Cameras, warnings, and good visibility remain key components of vehicle safety. In some work environments, however, warnings alone are not enough. An automatic braking system can make all the difference at that one critical moment.
That’s why Rietveld takes a holistic view of the safety situation surrounding a vehicle or machine. From improved visibility with 360° cameras and AI detection to visual warnings and automatic braking intervention: together, we create a solution tailored to the equipment, the users, and the work environment.
Would you like to experience EasyBrake for yourself or explore whether automatic braking is suitable for your vehicles and machines? Request a demonstration or consultation with Rietveld.
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