Neither works better everywhere: convex mirrors suit quiet blind corners, while AI cameras work better at busy intersections because they trigger a warning automatically whether or not anyone is looking. A mirror is cheap, needs no power and is always on, but it only helps if the operator or pedestrian looks into it at the right moment and the image is clear. An AI camera detects a person or vehicle approaching a blind corner and triggers a warning light, sign or alert automatically, whether or not anyone is looking. Cameras cost more, need power, network and upkeep, and cover only their field of view.
The full guide is forklift blind corner safety. Mirrors fail quietly: they get knocked out of alignment, dirty or fogged in cold areas, and they distort distance, so include them in routine checks. Camera-triggered warnings fail differently: lighting, glare and obstructions affect detection, and an alert that fires too often gets ignored. A practical approach is to keep mirrors as a passive layer and add active detection where traffic counts or near-miss reports show repeated close calls. See forklift intersection safety for right-of-way rules and traffic controls.