Making fleets safer with next-generation AI-powered video telematics
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It should come as no surprise to learn that mobile phones are by far the biggest cause of driver distraction both here in Australia and across the globe . According to a study conducted by Monash University , Australian drivers are distracted every 96 seconds * ( or almost 45 % of the time ) by something other than the action of driving their vehicle . When you consider how much time fleet drivers spend on our roads every year , this statistic gives cause for concern , particularly for businesses who rely on their fleet as a primary business function .
MiX Telematics , a global provider of connected fleet management solutions , recently launched
MiX Vision AI . This is a video telematics solution which leverages machine vision technology to detect and alert both drivers and managers when risky driving behaviours occur that may impact road safety . This new technology takes fleet management to the next level by detecting unsafe driving and protecting drivers in real-time .
MiX Vision AI uses advanced machine learning , combined with in-cab video , to monitor the top risky driving behaviours that have been proven to lead to fatal crashes . MiX Vision AI cameras are enabled with Advanced Driving Assistance ( ADAS ), giving the driver real-time coaching feedback during a trip and the ability to review
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