Case studies
Case studies
Fatigue can be fatal. Distraction can be deadly. Crashes can be costly.
As fleets grapple with the rising costs of insurance premiums and labour shortages, can you afford to be complacent?
Driving is an inherently risky occupation, particularly for those operating large trucks and other heavy vehicles, and the risks associated with driver drowsiness and distraction cannot be understated.
But these risks can be mitigated with genuine driver drowsiness and distraction safety technology.
Did you know?
In 2022, 823 truck occupants were killed in crashes; an 8% increase from 2021.*
You are 3 times more likely to be in a crash if you are fatigued.**
On average, 9 people died and more than 792 were injured per day due to distracted driving in 20223.***
The average size of verdicts exceeding $1 million has increased by 867% between 2010 and 2018.****
Protect your fleet with Guardian: A genuine safety solution
Guardian by Seeing Machines is a proactive safety system that monitors drivers in real-time, offering unparalleled drowsiness and distraction detection, coupled with superior fatigue intervention. Your drivers are invaluable and their safety is paramount.
Choose a system that truly protects drivers
Introducing Guardian: a genuine safety solution
Guardian is a real-time, preventative driver safety solution from Seeing Machines trusted by over 1,100 commercial transport and logistics organisations globally. It boasts unparalleled drowsiness and distraction detection, coupled with superior fatigue intervention.
Powered by technology that is trusted by some of the world’s leading automotive brands including Ford, BMW and General Motors, Guardian uses world-class detection algorithms which have been in development for over 20 years.
Unlike other products, Guardian offers genuine, early and continuous drowsiness detection and is scientifically proven to reduce fatigue-related driving events by more than 90%.
When the in-vehicle system detects a drowsy or distracted driving event, it intervenes in real time through a set of audio, visual, and vibration alerts. Instant feedback encourages drivers to avoid risky behaviors and allows them to recognize (self-manage) and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
What makes the Guardian solution truly unique is the addition of 24/7 monitoring and intervention by real humans, helping you save time, money and lives.
Guardian can also be integrated with a fleet’s existing telematics system to bolster their safety solution.
Accurate detection
Fleets need to be confident their safety solution can accurately track a driver’s head and eye movements in any circumstance, for example under different lighting conditions, when they are wearing glasses, sunglasses, hats or even face masks.
This level of accuracy not only ensures the system is not missing risky behaviors, but results in less false positives, increasing driver acceptance of the system’s reliability.
Effective intervention
The Guardian solution is truly unique, combining Seeing Machines industry-leading in-cabin safety technology, with 24/7 monitoring and intervention by real humans in the Guardian Center.
Committed to getting everyone home safely, our team of highly trained analysts review and classify every single risky driving incident and notify fleet managers within minutes of a confirmed fatigue event, so they can intervene and protect drivers their way, when it matters most. In fact, it is scientifically proven that in-cabin alerts can reduce events by around 66%, which is great, but this jumps to 94%+ with real-time management.
Proven results
Seeing Machines’ safety technology is the most advanced in the world because it’s underpinned by more than 20 years of scientific research into human behaviour in real-time, real-world scenarios. We have also accumulated over 10 billion miles of naturalistic driving data from Guardian, and through a range of independent and joint studies.
This unrivalled understanding of human behavior is why Seeing Machines technology is trusted by the best, and that’s what your drivers deserve.
Not all driver safety systems are equal
There are many fleet safety technologies in the market today, promoting protection from drowsy and distracted driving. But are they delivering on these promises and offering the protection your drivers really need?
Implementing new technology across your fleet is a significant investment – not just financially, but also the investment of time for installations, driver education and their ultimate acceptance. You want to do it once and you want to do it right.
Many so-called drowsiness and distraction detection systems have inferior technology which can mean less accurate detection capabilities. This is so important when selecting a solution, because in the best case scenario an inferior system will ‘over-detect’ incidents resulting in driver frustration, often leading to system tampering. In the worst case they ‘under detect’ and miss critical risky driving events, defeating their purpose which is to protect your drivers and prevent accidents.
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Module 4: Risk factors – Speed and inclement weatherThis module investigates the effect that excessive speed has on reducing margins and therefore increasing risk. It also looks at the increased risk when driving in poor weather conditions and strategies to combat this.
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Module 5: Drugs and drivingThis module discusses the effects that prescription and recreational drugs and alcohol can have on people ability to safely drive a vehicle. Many people do not realise that certain prescriptions drugs can leave them exposed to a criminal conviction for driving.
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Module 6: Alcohol and drivingThis module discusses the effects that alcohol can have on people ability to safely drive a vehicle.
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Module 7: Advanced fatigueThis module aims to raise awareness and educate participants on the risks of fatigue, how to recognise the signs and strategies to combat fatigue.
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Module 8: Advanced journey planningThis module aims to look closely at the factors one must consider when planning more complicated or longer distance trips.
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Module 9: Fuel efficient driving stylesThis module looks at how we can all drive our vehicles in a more efficient manner. there are many different techniques that are easy to remember and when implemented assist with a safer and more fuel-efficient drive.
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Module 10: Safety features in modern vehiclesThis module looks at the role modern vehicle play in keeping drivers and pedestrians safe. The module focuses on how these features interact with the driver and what the diver needs to be aware of to get maximum protection.
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Module 11: Welcome to New Zealand (Not Yet Availble) Remove this content?This module is designed to educate international drivers to the unique conditions that they will encounter when driving in New Zealand. An ideal introduction for drivers visiting New Zealand on business.
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Module 12: Rural roadsThis module investigates the differences between driving in urban environments and the open roads commonly found outside the major cities. We explore the changing conditions and unexpected hazards like farm animals that often take drivers by surprise.
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Module 13: Close quarter manouveringThis module is designed to educate drivers to be more aware of the hazards found in places like carparks. We look to raise awareness of techniques such as reverse parking and pre- drive walk arounds.
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