Australian advanced computer vision technology specialist Seeing Machines, which designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, has announced that its recently launched Guardian Generation 3 AI-powered driver monitoring solution has passed homologation for its inaugural commercial vehicle customer Wrightbus.
The firm says that the successful homologation for Guardian Generation 3 paves the way for adoption by more commercial vehicle manufacturers in Europe, with rising demand being driven by Europe’s new General Safety Regulation (GSR) which mandates driver monitoring systems for signs of drowsiness.
As well as Wrightbus, the company says an additional three commercial vehicle OEM customers are in the process of homologation with its Guardian Generation 3 technology.
Seeing Machines explains that the process for manufacturers of commercial vehicles to install technology during the build process requires significant planning to ensure alignment with the wide range of other technology installed inside the vehicle during the manufacturing process. Wrightbus’ homologation is therefore an important milestone, it says, adding that the company is confident that the process will continue to be streamlined and made more efficient for subsequent customers.
Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales said: “Vehicle safety is always at Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales said: “Vehicle safety is always at the fore of everything we do and we’re constantly looking at ways to enhance our excellent safety record. Having the Guardian Generation 3 technology operational in Wrightbus vehicles is helping us set a new standard for safety in the public transportation industry.”
CEO of Seeing Machines Paul McGlone added: “Achieving homologation or technical approval with Wrightbus for Guardian Generation 3 marks a significant milestone in the deployment of advanced driver monitoring systems within the public transport sector. Integrating our cutting edge, AI powered camera technology into Wrightbus vehicles is an important step forward in reducing the risks and accidents associated with driver fatigue, which will soon encompass distraction as regulations comes into effect, fundamental to our mission of saving lives.”
