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Seeing Machines drowsiness detection homologated by Wrightbus

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Published: August 6, 2024
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The Seeing Machines Guardian Generation 3 artificial intelligence-powered, camera-based driver monitoring solution to detect drowsiness has passed homologation for Wrightbus as the product’s inaugural commercial vehicle customer.

Early and continuous drowsiness detection is key to Guardian Generation 3, which leverages Seeing Machines’ automotive-grade technology, the supplier says.

Homologation by Wrightbus paves the way for adoption by more vehicle manufacturers in Europe, with three such OEMs in the process of doing that. Completion of homologation by the Ballymena business will lead to that process being made more efficient and streamlined for other manufacturers that take on the product, the supplier says.

Seeing Machines adds that rising demand for such technology is being driven by the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR), which came into force in July and mandates driver monitoring systems for signs of drowsiness.

Wrightbus specifically chose the product “to ensure compliance with the EU GSR and further enhance the safety features of its fleet, ensuring drivers remain safe on the roads across Europe and the UK, now and into the future,” says the supplier.

It adds that Guardian Generation 3 is “also well equipped” to meet GSR requirements from 2026 that will mandate vehicles to be installed with direct (or camera-based) driver monitoring system technology to detect distraction.

“This makes Guardian a market-leading, futureproof solution that will enable customers installing today to meet regulations set in the future, a key factor in an industry where the average life of a vehicle can exceed 14 years,” Seeing Machines continues.

Adds CEO Paul McGlone: “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 association with driver fatigue, which will soon encompass distraction as regulations come into effect, and is fundamental to our mission of saving lives.”

Adds Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales: “Vehicle safety is always at the fore of everything we do, and we are constantly looking at ways to enhance our excellent safety record. Having Guardian Generation 3 technology operational in Wrightbus vehicles is helping us to set a new standard for safety in the public transport industry.”

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