The latest Investing Matters Podcast episode featuring Jeremy Skillington, CEO of Poolbeg Pharma has just been released. Listen here.
Driverless now looks a lot like wireless in early 2000s. Huge up-front investment (in 3G licenses) & tech that was yrs from commercial viability. Easy money then was in plain old copper & cable/DSL broadband. Today, L2 w/DMS looks an easier road than L4&5.
https://t.co/Ow5iIsOO0y
"As the driver monitor market accelerates, Seeing Machines targets a market share between 25% and 40%."
I thought we were hoping for quite a bit above 50% to class as 'world domination' ?
Still sounds positive and I suppose we could still get above 50% market share, as we are 'world leading' in this area
In the meantime, I hope to see some 'Air' news soon enough - "I’m excited to see such significant progress which will soon be
affirmed with commercial engagements." (Ken K in the 'Letter' section of the Finals report the other day.
Also, hopefully more on Public Transport advancement.
Fleet, I am not sure if we will get much significant short term news - Ken K (again) in the 'Letter' section of Finals starts one paragraph with "The Fleet business will continue to grow steadily,...."
Overall, though I am still positive we will get well back into double figures SP wise during next year at least.
Interesting article
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2018/10/zfs-new-camera-system-focuses-on-an-oft-ignored-danger-the-driver/
They were don't forget being trialled on bus in Singapore earlier this year at least:
https://landtransportguru.net/anti-fatigue-system/
Long shot I know, but got to ask does anyone know if by any chance we are working with BAE systems in a military pilot context ? - Appreciate I could be way off with this, but others who have been following SEE might know if BAE relationship possible here or LIKELY to be an in house development.
This article dated 21st Sept 2018 about 'Eye tracking technology to control fighter jets in development' :
“In such a world, we need to think about what controls are critical to the pilot and then make them easier to manage. EYE-TRACKING gives you the option of looking at something to highlight it and then making a gesture to ‘press’ a button, rather than having a series of physical buttons on the aircraft.”
https://www.baesystems.com/en/article/bae-systems-eyes-novel-way-of-flying#
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In another article covering the same BAE pilot helmet tech:
"In this case, Page explained, the head tracking system might be AUGMENTED by GAZE DETECTION to determine precisely where the pilot is looking, ..."
https://www.theengineer.co.uk/transforming-aerial-combat/
I note how Kevin Tanaka referred a to 'SAE Level 2+' in a late June conference presentation below, just like in the 'Nvidia CEO sees “gigantic opportunities” for auto industry' article Klick posted on Thursday. The same KT presentation also mentioned a bit about BDMS tech, not forgetting this presentation is dated 26 June well before the BDMS lanuch RNS in September.
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.autosensorsconf.com/sites/autosensorsconf/files/assets/4%2520Driver%2520Monitoring%2520Systems%2520Seeing%2520Machines_Tanaka.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjNhtmwm4TeAhUnC8AKHdryCDMQFjASegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw0uai34cQxz6TpkIl-CuXni
http://amp.timeinc.net/thedrive/tech/24189/nvidia-to-provide-computers-for-next-generation-volvos?source=dam
"The Swedish automaker will soon begin using a computer based on Nvidia's Drive AGX Xavier platform. In a press release, Volvo said the new computer will enable a number of features, including "advanced driver support systems, energy management technology, and in-car personalization options."
The computer will also support a driver monitoring system, according to Volvo. This will be crucial as the automaker's driver-assist systems become more advanced. These systems may pick up some of the workload, but will still require an attentive human driver that is ready to resume driving duties. Cadillac already uses a driver-facing camera with its Super Cruise system, but Volvo has no equivalent attention monitor for its current Pilot Assist system."
Job posted on Linkedin 2 weeks ago:
Job description
Senior Imaging Test Engineer - Santa Clara, California
'As a Senior Imaging Test Engineer, you will have ownership to design and develop testing requirements and test plans that are used to analyze, correlate, and improve the performance of the various in-cabin cameras including the selfie camera, driver monitoring camera, and gesture camera......'
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-imaging-test-engineer-at-byton-892795423/
Apologies if already noted:
REUTERS | September 26, 2018, 09:31 IST
FRANKFURT: 'Automotive supplier Bosch is to team up with Chinese-funded electric vehicle startup Byton in the areas of powertrain, brake and DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS, Byton said in a statement.'
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/auto-components/china-backed-byton-to-work-with-bosch-on-powertrains-brakes/65959562
Ensuring driver & road safety is crucial to building public support for self-driving vehicles. @seeingmachines' world-leading driver monitoring technology can provide an integral safety solution as autonomous vehicles are further developed https://t.co/0kxC4SZZlh #seeingmachines
Article dated today:
http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/konan-medical-usa-acquires-objectivefield/
IRVINE, Calif.—Konan Medical USA has acquired objectiveFIELD, an FDA-cleared objective perimeter, from the Australian National University (ANU). The purchase price was not announced. The device, which Konan said is designed to “assess the human visual field in a completely objective and non-contact manner,” does not require manual input from the patient. Using a patented multi-focal pupil objective perimetry method (mfPOP), objectiveFIELD tests both eyes simultaneously in minutes, according to Konan. It includes novel features licensed from SEEING MACHINES,....
P30
"In addition, it will be important to recognize
human factors challenges related to driver
awareness and engagement. Entities could
consider methods that ensure driver awareness
and engagement during ADS-equipped vehicle
testing, to mitigate the potential for distraction,
fatigue, and other possible risks.
Testing on public roadways is necessary
for vehicle automation development and
deployment. Public trust can be built
during testing by using an in-vehicle driver
engagement monitoring system, a second
test driver, or other methods. It can be helpful
for entities developing ADS technologies to
share information with Federal agencies and
appropriate organizations about the testing of
user interface technologies and designs."
Consider...Denso abandons DN-DSM for trucks to license manufacture of best-in-class Guardian from @seeingmachines. Exits relationship with FotoNation & signs non-compete agreement with SM for DMS, this clears Toyota to appoint Denso/SM to supply Fovio DMS for all cars & pickups.
https://www.fleetowner.com/safety/catching-fatigue-and-distractions-they-happen?platform=hootsuite
Notice how at 1min 14secs it shows how the BMW steering wheel lights up Blue when ok to not hold steering wheel then Red when needing to take control. Seems a lot like the CT6 set-up in this respect. I know it may mean nothing.
https://youtu.be/xsQvq4WlUYU