AutonomyNow develops an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for city buses, utilizing machine learning and computer vision to enhance safety through features like pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, and autonomous emergency braking. The system addresses the critical need for improved safety measures in urban transportation by providing real-time monitoring and automated responses to potential hazards.
Funding
$470K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
City buses face significant safety challenges due to frequent stops, high pedestrian traffic, and blind spots, leading to increased accident risks. Existing safety measures often lack the real-time responsiveness needed to prevent collisions in complex urban environments.
Solution
AutonomyNow provides an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) designed specifically for city buses, leveraging machine learning and computer vision to enhance safety. The system employs cameras and radar to intelligently monitor the vehicle's surroundings, detect pedestrians and cyclists, and provide blind spot monitoring. By offering real-time alerts and automated responses, the ADAS minimizes the risk of accidents, protects vulnerable road users, and ensures compliance with safety regulations. The integrated hardware and software solution delivers a fast response to dangerous situations, improving safety for passengers, drivers, and pedestrians.
Target Audience
The primary customers are city bus manufacturers and operators seeking to enhance safety, comply with regulations, and reduce accidents in urban environments.
Features
- Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection: Automatically detects vulnerable road users around the bus using radar and camera data.
- Blind Spot Monitoring: Provides a wide field of view, alerting the driver to hazards in blind spots with cameras and radar sensors.
- Front Collision Warning: Alerts the driver when approaching obstacles too quickly, improving reaction time.
- Autonomous Emergency Braking: Partially automates braking in critical situations to minimize potential damage.
- Lane Departure Warning: Monitors unintentional lane changes to prevent collisions.
- Intelligent Speed Assistance: Warns the driver when exceeding speed limits based on traffic sign recognition.
- Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning: Monitors driver alertness and provides warnings if drowsiness or distraction is detected using an internal camera.