AI-powered ADAS for commercial trucks
Israeli smart glass developer Gauzy has launched its first AI-enabled ADAS driver assistance system for commercial trucks.
Ford Trucks is amongst first OEMs to use the Gauzy Smart-Vision camera monitor system (CMS) ADAS system to improve road safety and reduce fuel consumption.
The system can be programmed to send drivers real-time alerts, helping mitigate risk of causing accidents or encountering other roadway hazards. It integrates with any commercial truck model or trailer and replaces rear-, front- and side-view mirrors with high-quality interior displays and high-definition cameras.
The Smart-Vision system uses self-learning and predictive AI capabilities based on chips from Ambarella. Adaptive manoeuvre lines are shown on the system’s display while a commercial truck is in motion and also during trailer calibration so that drivers are able to clearly see the space left between the trailer and an obstacle. This helps addresses depth perception constraints that are inherently restrictive in mirrors.
Gauzy says this is the first to offer backward panning functionality while a commercial truck is in reverse. An extra panning option is also available to provide drivers with a direct line of sight behind a vehicle while turning, which eliminates blind spots and offers a solution to what has historically been a major source of accidents in the trucking industry.
When a driver shifts into reverse gear, the CMS’ manoeuvre mode is activated, enabling a camera with zoom capabilities to be displayed on one of the interior screens to show the driver exactly where the trailer is positioned and where it ends.
The system is also equipped to protect vulnerable road users (VRU) by accurately detecting a range of road obstructions, such as a pedestrian or cyclist in the road.
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“Gauzy has an unprecedented record of studying, researching and delivering innovative solutions that improve driver safety and reduce the potential for on-road accidents,” stated Eyal Peso, Co-Founder and CEO of Gauzy.
“Nothing like our ADAS currently exists in the market, which is why world-renowned manufacturers like Ford Trucks have chosen to outfit their commercial trucks with it and why it is currently being utilized in public buses and coaches in more than 80 cities worldwide. Expanding into the massive global commercial trucking industry presents a significant new revenue opportunity, especially as more and more countries mandate ADAS, like ours, in commercial vehicles and OEMs continue to invest multi-billion-dollars annually to enhance the safety of their fleets.”
The Gauzy ADAS system also comes equipped with collision avoidance/detection technology and blind spot information systems (BSIS), a UN regulation standard, that uses AI to diminish the risk of accidents. The system is programmed to send time real-time audio and visual alerts to drivers of any potential hazards – i.e., other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, objects or obstructions – directly in front of them, on their side or in their blind spots.
This helps solve for one of the most dangerous pain points associated with operating a commercial truck: the limited visibility drivers have into what’s happening around them, especially when taking turns or operating in reverse.
Surveillance mode enables operators to monitor trucks from a distance. The system has the capability to record suspicious activity and send notifications directly to drivers’ mobile devices anytime a camera depicts movement around the vehicle, helping mitigate the risk of theft and vandalism. This feature allows drivers to feel more comfortable spending time away from their vehicles, especially when transporting expensive and/or valuable merchandise across cities, states and countries.
The CMS meets several safety regulations including R46, and stringent cybersecurity Automotive Spice standards set by OEMs, including UN-R155 and UN-R156.
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