Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF) has announced a collaboration with Swedish startup Devant, a leading supplier of human-centric synthetic data, to support the training and development of its Machine Learning capabilities.
The partnership combines Seeing Machines' extensive experience in human behavioral insights with Devant's specialist rendering capabilities. This collaboration will enable Seeing Machines to accelerate the development and training of its Machine Learning networks that underpin its advanced driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) solutions.
The company noted that as new transport safety regulations approach, the incorporation of advanced synthetic data into Seeing Machines' development flow is a critical step toward achieving market-leading development efficiency. The use of computer-generated synthetic data, based on a realism taxonomy developed by Seeing Machines, will enhance the development, training, and validation of its in-cabin AI vision software.
In a statement, Paul McGlone, CEO at Seeing Machines, emphasized the importance of accessing reliable, high-quality data for their AI-driven technology. He commented: "Our mission to get everyone home safely has never been more relevant. That is why we have partnered with Devant, a leader in its field, to help deliver on our promise of providing our customers with bespoke, mission-critical solutions that enhance driver safety."
Richard Bremer, CEO and co-founder at Devant, expressed pride in delivering best-in-class synthetic data and highlighted the excitement in partnering with Seeing Machines. Bremer commended Seeing Machines for delivering a significant improvement in transport safety through its DMS technology.
Seeing Machines' advanced machine vision technology enables the monitoring of driver behaviors under various lighting conditions, even while wearing sunglasses. The processed data provides real-time critical inputs on driver attention, focus, drowsiness, and impairment levels to advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle comfort systems.
With driver monitoring systems expected to become mandatory globally, Seeing Machines remains at the forefront of driver and occupant monitoring systems. Its safety technology is currently featured in nearly 900,000 cars across 15 expanding automotive programs for 10 global OEMs.
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