Most computer-vision projects start with a pilot. A well-designed pilot produces a rollout decision based on data; a poorly designed one ends as a demo that nobody owns.
1. Keep the scope narrow
One or two use cases and a small number of representative cameras. Each use case needs an owner — HSE, production or quality — who cares about the result.
2. Write success criteria first
- Event definitions (e.g. “no hard hat in zone A for more than 5 seconds”)
- Acceptable false-alarm and missed-event levels
- Who receives alerts, through which channel, how quickly
- An operational indicator, such as the change in violation counts
3. Assess cameras beforehand
Check sample footage before deployment and fix unsuitable angles early. See camera evaluation.
4. Define the validation method
Compare system events with human-reviewed footage and report per camera. Details: measuring accuracy.
5. Involve stakeholders early
IT (network, security), HSE, operations, HR and data protection should know the scope before the pilot starts.
6. Decide with data
The pilot report should cover results, limitations, required camera changes and rollout cost. Hype Vision’s pilot process is described on the pilot page.
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How long should a pilot run?
Long enough to observe a meaningful number of the events you care about. Rare events need longer pilots.