Lookout has unveiled Lookout 3.0, a significant upgrade to its camera and object-recognition platform for recreational and commercial vessels. The system continuously scans waterways to detect hazards including buoys, floating debris, small craft and marine mammals. It integrates real-time video with charts, AIS, radar, depth data, and other NMEA-compatible sensors, displaying a 3D augmented-reality view on modern multifunction displays from Garmin, Furuno, Raymarine, and Simrad, as well as iOS and Android devices. The platform aims to reduce cognitive load and support faster, more accurate navigation decisions.
Lookout 3.0 introduces several new features designed to enhance situational awareness. The 3D Aerial View provides a dynamic overhead perspective from adjustable heights, giving captains a practical drone-like vantage point for tight harbors, nighttime navigation, or shallow, obstacle-dense waters. Dynamic Shallow Fences create real-time 3D depth boundaries around the vessel based on draft and safety buffers, helping operators avoid grounding.
The system also supports ambient light and audio alerts through NMEA-compatible equipment. Its three-tier warning system ranges from subtle yellow cues for awareness to red pulses for immediate action, keeping attention focused on the helm without adding distraction.
David Rose, CEO of Lookout, said, “Lookout 3.0 combines range, clarity, and an interface designed for real captains. Features like Aerial View, automated hazard detection, and integrated alerts provide a second set of eyes to improve safety on the water.”
