Artificial Intelligence
Brigade Electronics discusses how smart technology can help cut semi-truck deaths and injuries
Driving semis is a challenging occupation, demanding skill and concentration whether operating on worksites, built-up urban areas, or rural roads.
Despite rigorous driver training and improving safety standards overall, it’s a tragic fact that road accidents continue to take lives across the globe. According to the UN, every 24 seconds another person is killed in a road traffic crash somewhere in the world.1 This equates to over one million lives lost annually in road collisions.
A global shortage of drivers entering the commercial trucking sector means that supply chains are under threat at a time when demand for deliveries is increasing.2 The additional pressure this creates for existing drivers is clear to see. And when drivers feel stressed, human error is more likely to creep in.
While the UN rightly sees speed management as a key method of reducing accidents – calling for a 18mph speed limit in cities worldwide – accidents at low speeds can also be deadly, especially when involving commercial vehicles such as trucks and mobile machinery.
Often these accidents are caused by blind spots around large vehicles, where their sheer size and design make it impossible for drivers to obtain 360 degrees visibility.
Cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians are at particular risk of ‘disappearing’ into a vehicle’s blind spot. The consequences can be devastating.
The US Department of Transportation reports that a total of 4,119 people died in large truck crashes in 2019. 16% were truck occupants, 67% were in cars or other passenger vehicles, and 15% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists.3
Eliminating blind spots with technology-driven solutions
What can be done to eliminate hazardous blind spots? Extra mirrors have been a traditional solution, but many drivers find them cumbersome. The time it takes to check various mirrors on both sides of the cab can create dangerous split-second delays.
Increasingly, fleet managers are opting to fit on-board safety devices to their trucks, delivery vans or construction machinery. Vehicle CCTV camera systems offer wider viewing angles, while radar detection and ultrasonic sensors can alert drivers to an obstacle even in adverse weather conditions where heavy rain, fog or snow may obscure visibility.
Reversing alarms are another key safety system, with modern iterations such as Brigade Electronic’s award-winning White Sound® range offering instantly locatable alarms that cause less noise pollution because they are only heard in the danger zone.
Safety upgrades such as these can all be retrofitted to a vehicle in a matter of hours. The improvement they can make to road safety is incalculable.
Ultrasonic obstacle detection – minimize vehicle damage and maximize road safety
The size of modern commercial vehicles means they are potentially highly dangerous machines, often driving on narrow streets packed with parked cars where there is limited room to maneuver. The risk of accidents is even greater at night or in wintry weather conditions when cameras may struggle to provide a clear picture.
Ultrasonic obstacle detection systems alert the driver to the presence of obstacles close to the vehicle, whether moving or stationary. An audible and/or visual in-cab warning is triggered, while external speaking alarms can be added to warn cyclists and pedestrians in the vicinity.
Brigade Electronic’s latest ultrasonic obstacle detection range was developed using artificial intelligence technology and supported by the Knowledge Transfer Partnership initiative with Cambridge University. The result – Sidescan®Predict – was extensively trialed in 2020 with impressive results.
The Sidescan®Predict sensor constantly gathers object detection data such as the speed and distance of a cyclist or pedestrian in the vicinity. This data feeds into an algorithm created by Brigade to accurately gauge the risk of collision. When danger is detected, the driver is instantly alerted in time to take avoiding action.
Sidescan®Predict is always switched on, including at speeds below 18mph. And crucially, the collision protection is active with or without the indicators on. This is particularly important as it is recognized that some drivers become irritated by false alerts, even avoiding use of indicators so their system does not trigger alerts, potentially putting vulnerable road users at risk.
Corey Heniser, a vehicle safety expert at Brigade Electronics INC, said:
“The global pandemic has put truck drivers under pressure like never before. It’s vital that we protect them and other road users, keeping supply chains moving without suffering the horrendous consequences of road accidents.
“Vehicle safety systems are game changers when it comes to accident prevention. As We can design increasingly sophisticated devices that drivers can use without the need for extensive training.
“As a company, our stated mission is to deliver zero lives lost in collisions with commercial vehicles and mobile machinery. We truly believe that with the right technology and driver support, this mission is achievable.”
Artificial Intelligence
oToBrite Develops a Compact All-Weather Vision-AI Driver Monitoring System for the Commercial Vehicle Market
HSINCHU, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — oToBrite, a leading provider of vision-AI ADAS solutions, has successfully developed a compact all-weather vision-AI Driver Monitoring System (DMS). With a high-sensitivity automotive-grade global shutter image sensor, the system achieves outstanding Quantum Efficiency (QE), providing clear image quality day and night. With oToBrite’s proprietary secondary optical system, the overall combination effectively enhances the accuracy and reliability of the vision-AI algorithm in all weather conditions. The DMS has already been successfully delivered to heavy commercial vehicle manufacturers, mitigating the potential risks of traffic accidents.
oToBrite’s vision-AI DMS utilizes self-developed AI 3D facial landmark technology to identify over 100 driver IDs and recognize driving behaviors, including smoking, phone use, distraction, fatigue. The system remains effective even when drivers wear Level 3 sunglasses or coated glasses, without compromising the detection and recognition capabilities of vision-AI.
The vision-AI DMS features a 940nm infrared and high-QE sensor, coupled with oToBrite’s proprietary optical design, ensuring clear images in strong light conditions (>120K lux) or during nighttime driving. Additionally, oToBrite’s vision-AI technology optimizes facial image quality, ensuring accurate AI recognition whether driving against sunlight, backlight, or through tunnels.
Miniaturization is a significant trend in driver monitoring applications. oToBrite further emphasizes that, compared to many systems on the market requiring multiple LEDs for sufficient illumination, the DMS only needs one LED to meet the system’s image quality requirements. In terms of hardware technology, oToBrite’s secondary optical system adjusts the LED light source to any angle to meet light distribution needs. Concentrating the light source can double the illumination, producing more reliable images for AI recognition. This also reduces optical component usage, enhances image clarity, and saves installation space and system costs.
According to the 2023 market research report by Gii, the DMS market reached $1.3 billion in 2022, with an expected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.3% by 2028, reaching $20.8 billion. Currently, several countries are drafting or have implemented regulations, and driven by regulatory demand, oToBrite’s compact all-weather vision-AI DMS has begun mass production, contributing to achieving Vision Zero. Read more: http://www.otobrite.com/en/block/index/99
About oToBrite
oToBrite is a leading vison-AI ADAS/AD solutions provider. Based in Hsinchu Science Park, oToBrite has IATF 16949-certified clean room factory and many years of experience as an automotive Tier-1 supplier. Through comprehensive research and development capabilities, oToBrite provides vision-AI algorithms, ECU/domain controllers and automotive-grade/special purpose cameras.
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IP solution maximizes operational efficiency for leading automation company
LONDON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced today that OMRON has selected IPfolio™, an intellectual property management software from Clarivate to transform their IP operations. This solution will enable OMRON, a leading automation company to make smarter decisions and plan strategically using IP data and analytical insights.
With IPfolio’s help, OMRON will be able to better manage its IP assets and keep up with the rising number of filings and data volumes, while eliminating manual processes. The IP team at OMRON can enhance their analysis and collaboration with stakeholders by using insightful data visualizations. This can lead to increased productivity, deeper insights, and faster decision-making with confidence.
Gordon Samson, President, Intellectual Property, Clarivate, said, “Our IP Management Software integrates data and services to empower our clients to remove friction, enhance collaboration and make better informed decisions. We are confident that IPfolio will help OMRON simplify the process of managing IP assets across the entire lifecycle.”
About ClarivateClarivate™ is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com
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Most people don’t know that, due to recent groundbreaking scientific advances, existing technology can read thoughts, implant dreams, scan memory, tell if a subject is in love, and hack brains for PIN codes.
LONDON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Announcing the establishment of the Institute of Neurotechnology and Law (INL) – the first organisation of its kind in the world, crafted in response to the swift advancements in neurotechnology and the emerging concerns over human rights and privacy.
The world is about to change. Yet whilst AI steals the headlines, recent extraordinary advancements in neurotechnology have gone largely under the radar.
That is why we have set up the Institute of Neurotechnology and Law.
“We are at a critical juncture in the evolution of neurotechnology. The possibilities for improving human life are immense, yet so are the risks to privacy and autonomy,” stated Founder Harry Lambert. “The Institute of Neurotechnology and Law is dedicated to ensuring these technologies enable human flourishing without compromising our moral and ethical principles.”
The institute has already garnered significant attention, attracting some of the world’s foremost experts in neurotechnology, neuroscience, ethics, and law. These distinguished panellists will collaborate to address the pressing issues at the intersection of technology and human rights, aiming to influence policy both domestically and internationally.
For more information about the Institute of Neurotechnology and Law, upcoming events, and membership details, please visit www.neurotechlaw.com.
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