For years, the Indian road transport industry has repeated one line with absolute certainty: “There is a driver shortage,” writes Meet Morjaria. It is spoken in boardrooms, quoted in discussions, and echoed at industry events. Over time, it has become an accepted truth, almost unquestioned, almost convenient. But when a belief survives this long, it deserves a closer look. Is[Read More…]
drivebuddyAI, a leading innovator in AI-powered driver safety and fleet intelligence, has secured a patent for its facial recognition technology designed to operate reliably in dynamic in-vehicle environments. The innovation enables accurate identification of drivers inside moving vehicles, helping commercial fleets ensure driver authenticity, duty hour compliance, and improved fatigue management. The patented system leverages advanced computer vision and artificial[Read More…]
Women’s Day Special On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Priyanka Singhal shares her insights on women driving innovation in AI, computer vision and road safety technologies. Q1. With your experience in artificial intelligence and ADAS development, how do you see women in STEM contributing to innovation in emerging technologies like computer vision and road safety systems? As a young[Read More…]
In India’s fast-evolving trucking landscape, safety engineering is moving beyond regulatory compliance. At Tata Motors, the approach to truck cabin safety reflects this shift, writes Ashish Bhatia. Rather than limiting development to meeting global certification standards, the company’s engineering teams have examined real-world crash data from Indian highways to better understand how accidents actually unfold on the road. The analysis[Read More…]
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