Matrix Design Group LLC and Hyundai Material Handling have announced a strategic technology partnership aimed at improving safety, visibility and operational efficiency across warehouse and distribution environments. The collaboration brings together Matrix’s advanced vision-based safety technologies and Hyundai’s material handling equipment expertise to help address some of the most common risks associated with forklift operations.
Unveiled in conjunction with National Forklift Safety Day, the partnership centers on the integration of Matrix’s HiVision® platform powered by OmniPro® Vision AI into Hyundai lift trucks. The combined solution is designed to enhance operator awareness by detecting pedestrians, vehicles and obstacles in real time, particularly in environments where blind spots, congested aisles and restricted visibility create elevated safety risks.
Warehouse operators continue to face increasing pressure to improve workplace safety while maintaining productivity. As facilities become larger and material movement grows more complex, collision prevention technologies are becoming an essential component of modern fleet management strategies.
The integrated system utilizes edge-based artificial intelligence to continuously monitor the area surrounding a lift truck. Through intelligent object recognition, the technology can identify potential hazards in front of and behind the vehicle and provide escalating visual warnings as proximity increases. The system transitions from green to yellow and red alerts depending on risk levels and can initiate automatic speed reduction through direct integration with vehicle control systems.
The companies showcased the technology during MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, demonstrating how AI-driven situational awareness can support safer forklift operation without disrupting workflow efficiency. The demonstration highlighted the ability of the system to deliver rapid hazard identification and automated response capabilities in real-world warehouse scenarios.
Mark Watson, Chief Executive Officer of Matrix Design Group, said the value of the solution extends beyond collision prevention. He noted that integrating artificial intelligence directly into material handling equipment creates opportunities for improved operational visibility, enhanced decision-making and stronger facility performance.
Lewis Byers, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Material Handling, emphasized that the collaboration represents a broader strategy focused on building more connected and intelligent machines. He explained that while collision avoidance remains a key priority, the long-term vision includes creating a smarter ecosystem capable of supporting future automation and advanced fleet management capabilities.
By combining advanced sensing technology with intelligent vehicle integration, Matrix Design Group and Hyundai Material Handling are helping customers prepare for the next generation of warehouse operations. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving workplace safety while laying the groundwork for increasingly connected, efficient and data-driven material handling environments.
