Problem / Objective

Globally, 1.25m road accident fatalities were noted in 2013 as per WHO, with over 400 fatalities per day recorded in India as per the report released by The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in 2016.

The on-road behaviour of drivers of commercial vehicles forms an important part of road safety, especially on highways and expressways. Risky driver behaviour comprises distracted driving and ignorance of external safety compliance around stop signs, stop lights, following distance etc. Speed and proper management of following distance can be the difference between a minor dent and a catastrophic collision. 

While legacy systems can provide visibility to what actually happens, Netradyne has developed an advanced AI safety platform that improves safety culture and helps to reduce risk by capturing and analysing every second of driving time.

Solution / Approach

Driveri is an AI-driven fleet safety platform by Netradyne that captures and analyses 100% of driving time, identifying areas for improvement as well as driver recognition opportunities. It is a complete hardware and software solution for enhancing fleet safety.

Driveri is the most advanced driver safety camera, with artificial intelligence and edge computing embedded in the device to capture and analyse data in real-time. Unlike legacy platforms that rely on g-force triggers to record video to then be uploaded to the cloud and reviewed by humans, thousands of data point are analysed directly on the Driveri device, delivering real-time insights and alerts. This provides a more complete safety picture, identifying potential events before they happen and capturing the true cause of driving events. The result is deep insight into the driving environment and timely delivery of meaningful data, with a focus on positive driver recognition.

In the case of distracted driving, in-cab audio alerts make the drivers aware of the risk immediately. Violations are quickly identified and managers are notified of the alert via mobile app or the Driveri portal. Driveri measures and alerts speed, based on visual detection of road signs, relative speed to traffic, as well as following distance. A star is earned when a driver exhibits good judgment during their driving day. Driver app displays score in real-time with tips on how to improve score and a virtual coach gives an automated coaching workflow for drivers.

Impact / Implementation

Netradyne’s solution helps saves time, contributes to reduced financial losses, and lowers environmental impact due to accidents of commercial vehicles. Drivers can self-coach by reviewing key events with accompanying suggestions on how to improve performance and increase their score. Drivers are made aware of their status and can adjust their behaviour accordingly to develop good driving habits.

Source: NASSCOM COE-DSAI AI for Good report