RE: News16 Jun 2025 09:01
$1.2 Million Agreement with Global Leader in Autonomous Driving Technology
Seeing Machines Limited (AIM: SEE, "Seeing Machines" or the "Company"), the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, announces that it has signed an agreement to supply additional Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring Systems ("BdMS") to a world-leading North American self-driving car company.
The agreement, valued at around US$1.2m, will see Guardian BdMS deployed into the autonomous mobility company's test vehicles as they seek to expand across new sites and locations.
Advancing autonomous vehicles requires extensive on-road data collection, testing and validation. To mitigate the risks of operating test vehicles on public roads, a back-up driver is typically required during this development phase. Seeing Machines' BdMS supports the human back-up driver in remaining vigilant during on-road operations.
The integration of self-driving technology into the ride-hailing industry marks a transformative shift in urban transportation. Autonomous mobility services promise greater efficiency, reduced operational costs, and enhanced accessibility for passengers, particularly in densely populated cityscapes. Moreover, these advanced systems ensure high levels of safety by minimising human error, which is traditionally a leading cause of accidents.
Seeing Machines is playing a pivotal role in this evolution, with its Guardian BdMS serving as an essential technology to monitor and support back-up drivers during these initial deployment phases. This technology bridges the gap between fully autonomous operations and human oversight, ensuring reliability and trust in autonomous ride-hailing fleets.