An AI-powered camera monitor system (CMS) from Gauzy in Israel is being deployed by Ford Trucks in the US.
The Smart-Vision CMS from Gauzy uses the CV2FS AI SoC, from Ambarella to replace traditional side and/or rearview reflective-glass mirrors with high-resolution cameras mounted around the vehicle. Also known as e-mirrors, these systems include a live video stream to interior displays, allowing the driver to see a wider view of their surroundings and significantly reducing blind spots, which improves overall safety and visibility on the road.
The system includes self-learning and predictive capabilities on the Ambarella chip with adaptive manoeuvre lines that are displayed while a vehicle is in motion and during trailer calibration to provide drivers with better visibility of their surroundings, as well as the ability to quickly analyze large amounts of data and imagery for significantly reduced latency and real-time visibility.
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The system is programmed to automatically detect potential road hazards before they are encountered, greatly reducing the possibility of accidents or fatalities and also provides clear lines of sight via high image quality, across a wide variety of weather or lighting conditions. A surveillance mode deters theft and vandalization, is compatible with various truck models and configurations, and can be easily integrated into existing fleets.
“It’s highly rewarding for us to be working so closely with Ambarella, a global leader in edge AI vision processing, to advance the functionality and quality of Smart-Vision,” said Eyal Peso, CEO of Gauzy.
“Despite the tremendous advancements we have already made in ADAS, we are still at the beginning of the AI-ification of vision control. Brands like Ambarella trust Gauzy to utilize their proprietary technology to their full potential, and partner with us because of the success our products can have on saving lives and reducing costs. We recognized early on the monumental impact AI will have in redefining mobility and are proud to have already developed what we believe is the most sophisticated AI-powered ADAS solution on the market. We believe that enhancing our Smart-Vision system with Ambarella’s CVflow AI SoCs, which provide industry-leading AI performance per watt, provides OEMs with an innovative solution as part of their ongoing efforts to improve the safety of their fleets.”
The commercial-vehicle ADAS market is expected to reach more than $43 billion by 2030, according to Research and Markets. Replacing traditional mirrors with Smart-Vision on trucks and buses provides multiple safety enhancements, including reduced human error, fewer blind spots, improved night vision, and enhanced detection of obstacles and pedestrians. The system also delivers operational benefits through better fuel efficiency, lower maintenance costs and increased productivity.
Ambarella’s CVflow AI SoC architecture enables Gauzy’s development teams to fine-tune various parameters, resulting in higher image quality and more accurate colour and contrast representation, which is essential for minimizing driver fatigue.
“Our partnership with Gauzy demonstrates the power of what’s possible when two forward-thinking organizations with similar values work together to tackle industry challenges,” said Fermi Wang, President and CEO of Ambarella. “We were motivated to help Gauzy and its OEM customers address the millions of road traffic fatalities that are estimated to occur each year, and we believe the Smart-Vision CMS, with our CVflow AI SoCs, has the potential to drive this number lower. There is universal support for making our roadways safer, and we are pleased to help play a role in this effort through the application of our technology.”
www.gauzy.com; www.ambarella.com.
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