Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA) and Seeing Machines Limited signed a referral agreement, the companies announced Monday. MEAA will distribute the Guardian Generation 3 driver monitoring solution across the Americas.
"This agreement with Seeing Machines aligns with our purpose to provide cutting-edge technologies that support safer, more efficient commercial vehicle operations," says Masahiro Kaji, president and CEO of MEAA. "Guardian Generation 3 is a game-changer in driver monitoring. By utilizing our well-established distribution network, we are excited to bring this solution to fleet operators across the Americas. We believe the more Guardian units there are on the roads, the safer they will be for everyone."
The system uses artificial intelligence to detect and mitigate driver distraction and fatigue in commercial vehicles. It alerts drivers locally through visible and audible warnings, as well as haptic feedback via a vibration unit installed under the seat. In critical situations, the technology captures event-based footage and transmitting it to a live monitoring center, where trained analysts can intervene by contacting fleet managers or other designated personnel. Guardian only records when a safety event is detected.
