In a first, Ford trucks to get next-gen AI-powered ADAS with HD cameras, no mirrors

In a first, Ford trucks to get next-gen AI-powered ADAS with HD cameras, no mirrors/Gazy Gauzy HD

VoM News Desk | September 17, 2024 | 04:08 PM IST | Tech, Technology | Follow on Google News

In a first, Ford trucks to get next-gen AI-powered ADAS with HD cameras, no mirrors

In a first, Ford trucks to get next-gen AI-powered ADAS with HD cameras, no mirrors

kapil Kajal

Gauzy Ltd, based in Israel, has unveiled the first generation of its AI-powered advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) designed specifically for commercial trucks.

The company’s ADAS for commercial trucks, chosen for integration into select Ford trucks, will enable it to increase revenue from its safety-tech division. 

The ADAS system utilizes a Smart-Vision camera monitor system (CMS), which enhances safety and fleet efficiency while reducing fuel consumption. 

This technology is aimed at the global commercial trucking industry, valued at more than $2.2 trillion.

Self-learning

The Smart-Vision CMS enables commercial truck operators to have increased visibility of the road from multiple vantage points by eliminating blind spots. It is also programmed to send drivers real-time notifications to enable them to make smarter and safer decisions. 

The system, which seamlessly integrates with any commercial truck model or trailer, replaces rear-, front—and side-view mirrors with high-quality interior displays and high-definition cameras affixed to the exterior of commercial trucks.

This provides drivers with a wider, less restricted view of their surroundings for easier maneuvering and higher accuracy when backing up and parking.

Gauzy’s Smart-Vision system offers advanced features that are unprecedented in the market, such as its self-learning and predictive capabilities. 

The system’s display shows adaptive maneuver lines. At the same time, a commercial truck is in motion during trailer calibration so drivers can see the space left between the trailer and an obstacle. 

This feature helps address depth perception constraints that are inherently restrictive in mirrors. 

Safer transport

Additionally, the system is equipped to protect vulnerable road users (VRU) by accurately detecting a range of road obstructions, such as a pedestrian or cyclist on the road. 

The result is a cutting-edge system that has proven to reduce accidents, make roadways safer worldwide, enhance fleet performance with automated procedures, and lower the amount of CO2 emitted.

Unlike other available ADAS, Gauzy’s is the first to offer backward panning functionality while a commercial truck is in reverse. 

What’s more, an extra panning option is available to provide drivers with a direct line of sight behind a vehicle while turning, which eliminates blind spots and offers a solution to what has historically been a major source of accidents in the trucking industry. 

When a driver shifts into reverse gear, the CMS’ maneuver mode is activated, signaling for a camera with zoom capabilities to be displayed on one of the interior screens. The camera shows the driver exactly where the trailer is positioned and where it ends. 

These features lead to easier, stress-free, faster maneuverability and added peace of mind for drivers.

Moreover, Gauzy’s ADAS comes equipped with collision avoidance/detection technology and blind spot information systems (BSIS), a UN regulation standard that leverages artificial intelligence to diminish the risk of accidents. 

The system is programmed to send real-time audio and visual alerts to drivers of potential hazards – i.e., other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, objects, or obstructions – directly in front of them, on their side, or in their blind spots. 

As a result, the Smart-Vision CMS helps solve one of the most dangerous pain points associated with operating a commercial truck: the limited visibility drivers have into what’s happening around them, especially when taking turns or operating in reverse.

Surveillance mode is another differentiator of the Gauzy Smart-Vision CMS. It enables trucking operators to monitor their trucks from a distance, providing an added measure of security. 

The system can record suspicious activity and send notifications directly to drivers’ mobile devices anytime a camera depicts movement around the vehicle, helping mitigate the risk of theft and vandalism. 

This feature makes drivers feel more comfortable spending time away from their vehicles, especially when transporting expensive and valuable merchandise across cities, states, and countries.

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