Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF) has secured a fresh $1.8m contract from a leading American self-driving car company, extending its role in the growing autonomous ride-hailing sector.
The Canberra-based company, which makes driver and operator monitoring systems, said the deal would supply more of its Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring System units, known as BdMS, to support the customer’s expanding test fleet across the US.
The Guardian BdMS system tracks a driver’s alertness and focus using computer vision and artificial intelligence.
It is designed for vehicles that still have human “safety drivers” overseeing autonomous systems, a standard practice while self-driving technology continues to be refined.
Paul McGlone, Seeing Machines’ chief executive, said: “We are delighted to continue supporting this important customer as they expand their autonomous vehicle test fleet across North America.
"This additional order underlines the critical role that Guardian BdMS plays in ensuring safety during the transition to fully autonomous transport.”
The company said its technology was helping to “bridge the gap between fully autonomous operations and human oversight” as the sector edges closer to commercial rollout.