added features for its devices . The company is launching a new employee health and wellness platform soon , and is implementing GPS location , temperature checks , and more physiology-based technology into its devices for future deployments . “ There is a tremendous amount of emerging technology that can provide a huge benefit for schools and transportation operations ,” he said . “ We just have to find it , prove its effectiveness , and integrate it into our solutions .”
Deploying to school buses Moore said that SOBRsafe moved through several prototypes and multiple human trials of the SOBRcheck device , as refining the technology ’ s various algorithms and detection processes is an exacting , time-consuming task . This was especially so in the wake of the nation ’ s COVID-19 shutdowns , extending the time required for effective pilot programs .
Once the current round of “ production tooling ” is complete , the company will launch another pilot program – and then go to market for school districts in the second quarter of 2021 . “ We are accelerating the intervention process for school districts ,” he said . “ Driving under the influence is a serious matter , and intervention can reduce accidents , litigation , deaths , and operating costs .” More than anything , Moore said , the company ’ s core objective is safety and saving lives , with child safety at the forefront . “ The feedback we are getting is extremely positive because there is a need in pupil transportation that has not been properly addressed with legacy technology ,” Moore said . “ When supervisors can proactively make critical decisions by using this data , it is going to improve productivity and save lives ."
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