Seeing Machines’ Guardian Generation 3 driver monitoring system has been approved for use by Wrightbus, the UK’s largest electric bus manufacturer.
Enabling the Guardian Generation 3 AI-powered driver monitoring system (DMS) to be fitted into Wrightbus vehicles, the technology has received homologation.
The demand for DMS technology is driven by Europe’s General Safety Regulation (GSR), which requires all new vehicles to be equipped with driver monitoring systems to detect driver distraction and drowsiness by 2026.
Wrightbus has selected Seeing Machines’ Guardian Generation 3 to comply with the EU GSR and enhance the safety features of its fleet.
Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Wrightbus, said:Vehicle safety is always at the fore of everything we do and we’re constantly looking at ways to enhance our excellent safety record. Having the Guardian Generation 3 technology operational in Wrightbus vehicles is helping us set a new standard for safety in the public transportation industry.
With this milestone, Wrightbus has become Seeing Machines’ first commercial vehicle customer to achieve homologation.
Three additional commercial vehicle OEM customers are also currently in the process of homologation with Guardian Generation 3.
Paul McGlone, CEO of Seeing Machines, said:Achieving homologation with Wrightbus for Guardian Generation 3 is a significant milestone in deploying advanced driver monitoring systems within the public transportation sector. Integrating our cutting-edge, AI-powered camera technology into Wrightbus vehicles is a crucial step towards reducing the risks and accidents associated with driver fatigue and distraction, aligning with our mission of saving lives.
Homologation involves testing, certification, and documentation to confirm that the Guardian Generation 3 system meets the necessary regulatory standards in Europe. This approval verifies the system’s effectiveness in reducing the risks associated with drowsy and distracted driving.
This approval also paves the way for broader adoption of Seeing Machines’ technology by commercial vehicle manufacturers across Europe.
