Heart rate & skin temperature
The industrial watch continuously monitors heart rate and skin-temperature changes, helping detect signs of heat stress, hypothermia or physical distress, and can trigger alerts via platform rules.
Smart helmet & smart band
4G helmet tracker module · geofencing & roll call · industrial BLE watch/band · heart rate & skin temperature · 4G gateway cloud
Industrial BLE watch/band with heart rate, skin temperature, SOS, fall detection and 4G-gateway cloud alerts — built for confined-space, high-risk work. On the helmet, a 25 g tracker module adds indoor/outdoor positioning over 4G, with geofence alerts and roll call on the New Forward SSSS platform.
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Challenges
- New Forward's solution links frontline wearables to central monitoring.
- The smart helmet can integrate two-way intercom, location and site-safety workflows; on the wrist, an industrial-grade BLE smart watch (iBeacon-compatible) carries heart-rate and skin-temperature sensing, an SOS button, an emergency-status LED indicator and G-force / fall detection, with data synced to the back-end in real time.
- The devices use 2.4 GHz BLE, operate across a wide range of about −25°C to +75°C, and are rated IP65 (dust-tight and protected against water jets) for outdoor and damp sites; the watch itself is rechargeable lithium-powered and can be paired with a wireless charging dock — a different selection from the "ultra-low-power, long-life battery band", and the two can be mixed per project.
- For the helmet, the G618 helmet tracker module can be specified: it weighs 25 g, measures 44 × 27 × 18 mm, and clips onto the helmet's rear headband, attaches to the shell with 3M adhesive or hangs from a brim hole, so it fits different helmet models.
Solution Design
- The module reports straight to the cloud over low-power 4G Cat.1; outdoors it combines GPS/BeiDou with Wi-Fi and cell-tower positioning, and in basements, tunnels and other indoor areas it scans pre-installed Bluetooth beacons (BLE 5.1, with AOA support).
- UWB and LoRa versions are also available, chosen to suit the site network and the accuracy needed.
- As reference figures, satellite positioning is about 5–20 m in open outdoor conditions and beacon positioning about 1–3 m with beacons spaced roughly 6–8 m apart; actual accuracy depends on the environment, obstructions and beacon layout.
- Once connected to the New Forward SSSS smart site-safety platform, polygon geofences can be drawn on the map, with entry alerts for danger zones and exit alerts for the site pushed to the web and mobile, plus time-window roll calls with Excel export and history-track playback; the connection method and available functions are confirmed by New Forward per model, firmware version and project.
- On site, an industrial receiving gateway aggregates the wearable signals: it supports Bluetooth 5.0 long-range reception (up to roughly 200 m in open conditions, subject to obstacles and interference), uplinks over 4G LTE (customer-supplied SIM) on 220 V power, and a single unit connects 20+ wireless sensor nodes — manageable alongside other RF beacons and sensors under one architecture.
Core Benefits
- The cloud monitoring interface is accessible through a web (HTTP) portal and mobile apps such as iOS, showing live data and alerts (e.g.
- abnormal body temperature or heart rate) to shorten rescue and work-stoppage decisions.
- Beyond general site-personnel management, the wearables are especially suited to underground drains, manholes, chambers and other enclosed or semi-enclosed work, continuously reporting vital signs and pushing alerts on anomalies to reduce the risk of heat stroke, thermal dysregulation and sudden illness.
- The platform can also be extended per project with APIs, geofencing and integration with existing safety-management platforms.
How it works
System flow
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Key features
SOS & emergency indicator
One-touch distress calls notify the management centre through the system; an LED shows emergency status so colleagues and on-site personnel notice immediately.
Fall & impact detection
Built-in G-force sensing detects falls or preset impact conditions and triggers alerts, strengthening safety for lone working and confined spaces.
Helmet intercom & location
The smart helmet can integrate two-way voice, location and site-safety workflows, bringing helmet and wrist-wearable data into the same monitoring architecture.
BLE & receiving gateway
The watch communicates with the gateway via BLE / iBeacon compatibility; the gateway supports BT5.0 long-range reception and 4G cloud uplink, aggregating multiple frontline devices per unit and reducing on-site cabling.
Web & app monitoring
Managers view live status and alert lists through a web portal and mobile apps, keeping the control room and field supervisors in sync.
IP65 wide-temperature build
The watch is IP65-rated with wide-temperature operation for dusty, splash-prone sites; a wireless charging dock makes it easy to recharge units together after a shift.
Platform expansion & API
Supports integration with existing site-safety or CMP platforms (subject to open interfaces), and can be extended per project with geofencing, reporting and work-order workflows.
Helmet tracker module
The 25 g module clips onto the rear headband, sticks to the shell or hangs from a brim hole, fitting different helmet models; IPX6 water- and dust-resistant, with a 600 mAh battery, magnetic charging and automatic low-power standby when not worn.
Indoor & outdoor positioning
Outdoors it combines GPS/BeiDou with Wi-Fi and cell-tower positioning; in basements, tunnels and other indoor areas it scans Bluetooth beacons, with AOA or UWB available for higher accuracy.
Geofence entry / exit alerts
Draw polygon geofences on the platform map and set entry alerts for danger zones and exit alerts for the site separately; alerts fire on crossing events and are pushed to the web and mobile.
Roll call & history tracks
See who entered a geofence within a time window, with first-entry and last-exit times, and export the list to Excel; history tracks can be replayed for after-the-fact review.
FAQ
Can the helmet tracker module be used with our existing helmets?
Yes. The 25 g module clips onto the helmet's rear headband (no drilling), attaches to the shell with 3M adhesive, or hangs from a brim hole on helmets that have one. The helmet itself must meet the safety standard specified for the project; before fitting any adhesive accessory to the shell, check that it is consistent with the helmet manufacturer's guidance.
How is positioning done indoors, such as in basements or tunnels?
Where satellite signals cannot reach, the module scans pre-installed Bluetooth beacons. With beacons spaced roughly 6–8 m apart, reference accuracy is about 1–3 m, and about 1 m with AOA Bluetooth gateways. Actual accuracy depends on the environment and obstructions; New Forward plans beacon positions by floor and area.
Does the helmet tracker module need a receiving gateway on site?
The 4G version reports straight to the cloud over the carrier network, so standard positioning needs no on-site receiving gateway — indoor positioning only needs Bluetooth beacons. AOA high-accuracy positioning and the UWB or LoRa versions require the matching gateways or anchors, designed by New Forward per project.
How does power differ between the smart helmet and the smart watch/band?
The communication / sensing module integrated into the smart helmet is powered according to the hardware selected. The industrial BLE smart watch has a built-in lithium battery with a wireless charging dock and needs periodic recharging; if an ultra-low-power band form factor is chosen instead, it moves toward a long-life, low-maintenance approach. Different wearable tiers can be mixed within one project, with New Forward advising on models and work crews before deployment.
Roughly how long does one charge of the smart watch last?
Battery life depends on heart-rate / temperature sampling frequency, the density of gateway communication and the number of alerts, and must be assessed against the on-site configuration and firmware version. We recommend planning around a "fully charged before the shift, used continuously through the day" baseline, with fixed charging points and a check-in/check-out process on site.
Can the band/watch be used in confined spaces such as underground drains?
Yes. The wearables continuously report metrics such as heart rate and skin temperature and alert the platform on anomalies; gateways or extension antennas are needed to improve coverage at depth, with New Forward designing installation positions and backup based on a site survey.
Does it comply with Hong Kong safety-helmet standards?
The smart helmet can use a body and accessories that carry the relevant safety certifications as required by the project, integrating sensing and communication while preserving protective performance; actual certification documents depend on the supply batch and the customer-specified model.
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