These systems use a driver-facing camera to evaluate the driver’s state of alertness. If it detects fatigue or distraction, it sends a warning or alert. In partially automated vehicles, the system notifies the driver when a vehicle-initiated handover is required. “It is now well accepted that camera-based DMS is the most appropriate way to directly […]
A final technical specification of what exactly will constitute a driver drowsiness and attention warning system will be issued by the end of this year, and will help the industry to prepare in time for adoption in coming years. As the magazine reports, this is only going to be the first stage of the process, […]
The measures being put in place are permanent structural changes and temporary cost savings. Seeing Machines has successfully reduced discretionary costs and introduced a number of short-term measures to specifically mitigate the impact of the pandemic. These include the following items, which will be in place for an initial six months: a. CEO salary reduction […]
Michael Brown commented on his appointment; “We believe the company possesses world-class technology and will play a vital role in improving transport safety as legislation demands increased operator monitoring systems as standard.” Kate Hill, Chair of Seeing Machines, commented “We are delighted to welcome Michael to the board of Seeing Machines and look forward to […]
Co-author of the report, Professor Drew Dawson of Central Queensland University, discussed the findings with The Australian. The study included several systems, including Guardian by Seeing Machines, aiming to assess whether the technology is capable of correctly identifying unsafe driving behaviours attributable to fatigue and distraction, and the potential of such technologies to improve safety. […]
Trucking Australia 2020 Special Report by The Australian: (Wednesday, April 1, 2020) Professor Drew Dawson is one of the nation’s leading experts on sleep and fatigue, recently co-authoring a report on fatigue monitoring systems for the National Heavy Vehicle Register. The report studied Seeing Machine’s Guardian technology and concluded the Company’s technology significantly reduced the […]
This has been entered into under the terms of a pre-existing non-exclusive Collaboration Agreement to provide Seeing Machines’ Driver Monitoring System (DMS) technology for an ongoing Automotive program. Seeing Machines will receive a USD$15million pre-produced fee. Paul McGlone, CEO of Seeing Machines, explained “This approach to doing business is key to long-term sustainability and appropriate […]
Through Guardian, we deliver real time fatigue and distraction protection to thousands of trucks around the world. Guardian can mean the difference between people and essential goods arriving safely or not at all. In understanding that Seeing Machines’ technology and services play an important role in safeguarding the transport sector and global supply chains, we […]
As car makers strive to gain competitive edge, they are increasingly implementing Level 2 and Level 3 autonomous features in vehicles. These features improve comfort and the overall driving experience but Nick is quick to point out that these advanced vehicles still rely on a human driver, “These Level 2 cars only are so capable […]
The companies are working closely on an optimized implementation of the Seeing Machines’ DMS solution for a global premium automaker. The technology is scalable across different tiers of cockpit systems utilizing the Snapdragon platforms’ efficient heterogenous computing blocks and Seeing Machines and Qualcomm Technologies intend to support this integrated solution more broadly across the automotive […]
