Samsara Inc. has launched the Samsara 360 Camera, a dual-fisheye, 360-degree AI camera designed for equipment used in construction, warehousing, mining and airport operations. The company says the device extends safety and operational visibility that fleets already use on roads to machinery such as excavators, forklifts and other open-cab equipment.
The launch addresses a gap Samsara identifies in equipment-heavy workplaces. Frontline staff often work close to co-workers and moving machinery, while Samsara says equipment in these settings has lacked a camera system designed for the job. Without ground-level footage, the company says, incident investigations can stall, liability can be disputed and unsafe practices can be repeated.
David Gal, vice president of product and engineering at Samsara, said these workers operate some of the riskiest equipment in physical operations. He described open cabs without windshields or roofs and hazards on every side, and said the camera was built to withstand those conditions and provide a view around the operator. The aim, he said, is to help customers protect workers in warehouses, at job sites and on ramps in the same way they protect road fleets.
Single mount, 360-degree view
Conventional 360-degree equipment systems typically require four cameras, four mounts and a separate recorder, according to Samsara. The new camera captures a full surround view from one mounting point. Managers can pan and zoom through recorded events to examine an incident from multiple angles. Samsara says installation is similar to its dash cameras, and the unit is designed for harsh weather and rough operating conditions.
The camera feeds Samsara AI, which the company says draws on nearly a decade of development in its AI dash cameras. The system is intended to turn video into a safety workflow rather than a standalone record.
- Risk detection: AI detections flag mobile phone use, camera obstruction, seat and lap belt use, and harsh impacts. Samsara says the models are trained on how equipment is actually operated.
- Risk analysis: Managers can identify operators, sites and equipment types associated with repeated risky behavior. When an impact occurs, video is automatically routed to the Samsara Safety Inbox, giving investigators evidence rather than conflicting accounts.
- Coaching and response: Managers can coach operators using their own footage, enforce zero-tolerance mobile phone policies and support OSHA investigations without adding headcount. Timestamped video can also support insurance claims and help establish or clear liability.
Samsara for Equipment ties the camera to equipment monitoring and agents on the same platform used for road fleets. Teams can track idle time for forklifts and excavators, schedule preventive maintenance based on engine hours rather than the calendar, and assess how many forklifts are used at peak before buying more. Samsara says its agents work with the equipment out of the box, allowing a fault code to open a work order automatically. The platform also consolidates vehicles, equipment and operators that might otherwise be managed through separate OEM portals.