Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a game-changer for road safety and fleet operations. Far beyond hype, AI is delivering real, measurable results; driving major improvements in how fleet vehicles operate. Particularly for HGVs, with the highest rates of fatality risk to other road users, AI-powered technology and software are making significant strides.
The numbers speak for themselves. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the impressive figures that prove AI is not just reshaping the industry. It’s saving lives in the process.
AI Cameras for VRU Detection
For HGVs, where driver visibility is extremely limited resulting in numerous blind spots, AI Cameras act as a second pair of eyes for the driver. They accurately distinguish between vulnerable road users (such as pedestrians and cyclists) and roadside furniture. Going beyond the performance of an average sensor detection system.
When connected with an in-vehicle split screen monitor, live video footage will automatically be displayed. An audible alert will sound to make the driver aware that a vulnerable road user has entered the pre-defined detection zone.
The impressive functionality of these cameras can be used in conjunction with other equipment to form a TfL Direct Vision Standard compliant kit, allowing for HGVs over 12 tonnes to operate in Greater London in accordance with the Progressive Safe System requirements. A front AI Camera can form part of a Moving Off Information System (MOIS), and a side AI Camera can form part of a Blind Spot Information System (BSIS).
Real-Time AI Monitoring and Analytics
Fleet management and video telematics software can be significantly enhanced by the latest AI technology, offering a sophisticated approach to monitoring driver behaviour, close calls, and collisions. Allowing you to prevent accidents caused by driver negligence.
With AI integration into driver facing dash cameras, the software can analyse driver behaviour in real-time to detect driver fatigue, smoking, mobile phone usage, and driver distraction. Thereby enabling you to proactively monitor your team, identify risky behaviours, and act upon these findings.
Additionally, AI-powered tools can streamline the process of reviewing video footage. Making it effortless to filter through hours of recordings to pinpoint close collisions or locate specific footage needed for insurance claims. This combination of real-time monitoring and efficient video analysis not only boosts safety. But also optimises the handling of incidents, ultimately protecting both drivers and the company’s assets.
How Can Datalive Software Help Your Fleet?
Both AI-powered driver behaviour analysis and automated video footage assessment capabilities are available within Handsfree Group’s intelligent Datalive software suite. Let’s take a look at some of the tangible results and benefits that fleets across the UK have experienced by utilising this software:
- Automatically validates captured footage within eight seconds
- Over 99% advanced object recognition and incident detection accuracy through advanced AI data analysis
- Identifies and removes around 140 false positive events per vehicle, per week
- Resolve claims within 24 hours, resulting in £2,000 (on average) in claims savings
- Enhance your ‘duty of care’ and validate driver welfare
- Vastly improves road safety with ‘Occupant Safety Rating (OSR)’ analysis. This feature warns of dangerous driver behaviour (such as distraction and mobile phone usage)
As AI capabilities continue to grow, ensure your fleet keeps up with the latest tech and software.
Call our friendly and knowledgeable sales team today. Find out more about how AI technology can vastly improve the safety and efficiency of your fleet. Contact us on 0161 864 6440 or visit our Datalive software webpage here.
