Vision control firm Gauzy has announced that it is integrating AI into its ADAS system for commercial trucks. Ford Trucks has already chosen the new AI-based ADAS to integrate into select vehicles in its commercial trucks range. Gauzy has said that the new system will generate additional revenue for its Safety-Tech division by increasing demand for its Smart-Vision camera monitor system (CMS).

Gauzy’s Smart-Vision CMS provides commercial trucks with increased road visibility from multiple vantage points by eliminating blind spots. It also sends drivers real-time notifications to enable them to make safer decisions.

The system, which integrates with any commercial truck model or trailer, replaces rear-, front- and side-view mirrors with interior displays and high-definition cameras fixed to the exterior of commercial trucks. These provide drivers with a wider, less restricted view of their surroundings for easier manoeuvring and higher accuracy when backing up and parking.

Adaptive manoeuvre lines are shown on the system’s display while a commercial truck is in motion and also during trailer calibration so that drivers are able to clearly see the space left between the trailer and an obstacle. This feature helps address depth perception constraints that are inherently restrictive in mirrors. 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.

Gauzy offers backward panning functionality while a commercial truck is in reverse. 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’ manoeuvre mode is activated, signalling for a camera with zoom capabilities to be displayed on one of the interior screens that shows the driver exactly where the trailer is positioned and where it ends.

The system is equipped with collision avoidance/detection technology and blind spot information systems (BSIS), a UN regulation standard, that employs AI to reduce accident risk. The system is programmed to send real-time audio and visual alerts to drivers of any 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 for one of the most dangerous pain points associated with operating a commercial truck: the limited visibility drivers have info what’s happening around them, especially when taking turns or operating in reverse.

The system has the capability to 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 allows drivers to feel more comfortable spending time away from their vehicles, especially when transporting expensive and/or valuable merchandise across cities, states and countries.

“Gauzy has an unprecedented record of studying, researching and delivering innovative solutions that improve driver safety and reduce the potential for on-road accidents,” stated Eyal Peso, Co-Founder and CEO of Gauzy. “Nothing like our ADAS currently exists in the market, which is why world-renowned manufacturers like Ford Trucks have chosen to outfit their commercial trucks with it and why it is currently being utilised in public buses and coaches in more than 80 cities worldwide. Expanding into the massive global commercial trucking industry presents a significant new revenue opportunity, especially as more and more countries mandate ADAS, like ours, in commercial vehicles and OEMs continue to invest multi-billion-dollars annually to enhance the safety of their fleets.”

Peso said, “We look forward to formally launching our ADAS for commercial trucks at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024, demonstrating how it works and the many benefits it provides fleets and operators. We believe that the value this technology offers OEMs is truly game-changing in terms of functionality, while also enabling them to be trendsetters in making our roadways safer, lowering their carbon footprint and reducing maintenance costs for their end-users.”

The CMS meets safety regulations including R46, and stringent cybersecurity Automotive Spice standards set by OEMs, including UN-R155 and UN-R156.