Seeing Machines Limited (LON:SEE), the driver monitoring technology firm, has announced a deal with fleet telematics solutions provider Geotab.
Geotab has added Seeing Machines’ fleet Guardian solution to the Geotab marketplace, which serves more than 14,000 Geotab customers. The marketplace features a plethora of applications, plug-ins and add-on modules aimed at fleet managers.
The Guardian system uses advanced computer vision technology to detect and minimise driver fatigue and distraction events and associated accidents in commercial fleet applications. The system has demonstrated it can achieve more than a 90% reduction in fatigue and distraction related driver events based on studies of worldwide deployment experience.
The solution provides real-time, in-cabin alerts when fatigue or distraction is detected by the driver facing sensors, and works even at night time or if the driver is wearing sunglasses.
"Geotab is a great partner fit for Seeing Machines and our culture of innovation in safety," said Paul Angelatos, senior vice president of Fleet, Rail and Off-Road at Seeing Machines.
"Seeing Machines is the industry's first and leading machine learning video based drowsiness and distraction protection solution. The next phase is to accelerate our global roll-out with leading telematics partners like Geotab, to protect drivers and fleets and improve road safety. Our integrated solution now means Geotab customers can easily add Guardian to their Geotab solution with compelling ROI [return on investment] from a safer fleet and less accidents leading to lower insurance costs," Angelatos said.