Netradyne, a software as a service provider of artificial intelligence and edge computing, recently introduced its Driver Drowsiness with Driver Monitoring System Sensor. Building on years of sleep research and a vast dataset, Netradyne said its third-generation drowsiness detection technology can now identify early-stage drowsiness.
The launch of this innovation comes just ahead of National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, November 3-9. By providing real-time alerts to drivers, Netradyne helps them to avoid collisions. According to the company, with this solution, fleets can:
- Save lives
- Mitigate risk and improve road safety
- Reduce liability and litigation costs and see an ROI faster
A lack of sleep can cause microsleeps, usually lasting four to five seconds. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicles running 55 mph can travel 100 yards before drivers wake from their microsleep. The impact of this issue is grave, with data from the Governors Highway Safety Association indicating that 10-20% of severe collisions are due to driver drowsiness.
The sensor works to detect early and late stages of drowsiness. This provides early warnings to drivers and predicts future acute drowsiness. In addition, the sensor is sensitive to work under low light at night and can detect drowsiness even if the driver is wearing sunglasses.
Netradyne said this solution enables timely and precise alerts by accurately detecting subtle micro-behaviors indicative of drowsiness like microsleeps, blink measurements, and percentage of eye closure over time that can objectively detect the onset of drowsiness. Additionally, its ability to discern varying levels of drowsiness allows for more tailored and urgent responses. Optimized installation placement and integration with the Driver•i system, complete with multi-camera views, contribute to a comprehensive and reliable driver monitoring solution.
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“Despite 95% of Americans recognizing the danger of drowsy driving, a majority still engage in this risky behavior, according to National Sleep Foundation data. The risk is compounded for those whose livelihoods depend on driving,” Adam Kahn, president at Netradyne, said. “We put drivers first, so we had to get this right by developing a precise sensor to avoid false alerts without compromising drivers’ road safety. Unlike other offerings on the market that come with subjectivity, Netradyne’s DMS Sensor is grounded in science that's objective and measurable. Our comprehensive solution will give drivers and safety managers peace of mind that drowsy driving incidents will be prevented.”
In addition to in-cab views, outward-facing cameras are used to assess road behaviors, such as lane departure, that may contribute to detecting drowsiness. Using the data gathered, managers can better understand drowsy driving behavior patterns, helping inform and focus coaching sessions and develop adjusted schedules based on data, alleviating the potential for risky situations.
The solution is available in the U.S. on a limited basis as an add-on with Netradyne’s D-450.
