Global Autonomous Leader Places $1.8M Order for Guardian BdMS Expansion
▼ Summary
– Seeing Machines received a $1.8 million purchase order to supply Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring System units to a leading North American self-driving car company.
– The order supports the customer’s expansion of its autonomous vehicle test fleet across additional US sites as the ride-hailing industry grows.
– Guardian BdMS addresses safety concerns by providing human oversight during the transition to fully autonomous operations.
– CEO Paul McGlone emphasized the technology’s role in ensuring safety while paving the way for future autonomous transport solutions.
– Seeing Machines is a global leader in AI-powered vision technology that develops driver monitoring systems for automotive, fleet, off-road, and aviation safety.
A major North American autonomous vehicle developer has placed a substantial $1.8 million order for Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring System (BdMS) units with Seeing Machines. This new contract will support the customer’s ongoing expansion of its autonomous test fleet across multiple locations in the United States, reflecting the accelerating growth of the autonomous ride-hailing sector.
Even as self-driving technology advances, current industry standards require a human backup driver to be present in these vehicles. The Guardian BdMS plays a critical role in this safety framework by monitoring the backup driver’s state, ensuring they remain alert and ready to intervene if necessary. This technology effectively bridges the gap between full human control and fully autonomous operations, providing a vital safety layer during this transitional phase.
Paul McGlone, the CEO of Seeing Machines, expressed his satisfaction with the continued partnership. He stated that the company is proud to support this key customer’s expansion across North America. McGlone emphasized that this follow-on order highlights the indispensable function of the Guardian BdMS in safeguarding operations as the industry progresses toward higher levels of automation. He also noted that their technology is engineered to provide dependable human oversight today while simultaneously creating a pathway for the safety solutions of tomorrow, and they anticipate further collaboration as the market develops.
Seeing Machines is a world leader in vision-based monitoring technology. Established in the year 2000 and based in Australia, the company specializes in creating advanced systems that allow machines to see, comprehend, and aid people. Its comprehensive technology suite, which includes sophisticated AI algorithms, embedded processing, and optical systems, is designed to deliver accurate, real-time analysis of a vehicle operator’s condition.
The core of its offering involves precisely tracking where a driver is looking and assessing their cognitive state to determine the level of accident risk. Achieving a dependable measurement of the driver’s state is the fundamental objective of all Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS). Seeing Machines develops and deploys this DMS technology to enhance safety across several demanding sectors, including automotive, commercial fleets, off-road vehicles, and aviation. With a global presence that includes offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, the company provides its advanced technology solutions to leading partners in each of these market verticals.
(Source: ITWire Australia)
