Gauzy, a global supplier of light and vision control technology, has incorporated a CVflow AI system-on-chip (SoC) from leading edge-AI semiconductor company Ambarella into its AI-powered Smart-Vision camera monitoring system (CMS), to enhance road safety for drivers of commercial vehicles. The Gauzy solution, based on Ambarella’s CV2FS AI SoC, is already operational in Ford Trucks.
CMS replaces traditional side and/or rearview reflective-glass mirrors with high-resolution cameras mounted around the vehicle. Also known as e-mirrors, these systems include a live video stream to interior displays, giving drivers a wider view of their surroundings and significantly reducing blind spots, thus improving overall safety and visibility on the road.
The AI-powered Smart-Vision CMS, based on Ambarella’s CVflow AI accelerator, features self-learning and predictive capabilities. These include adaptive maneuver lines that are displayed while a vehicle is in motion and during trailer calibration to give drivers better visibility of their surroundings, as well as the ability to quickly analyze large amounts of data and imagery for significantly reduced latency and real-time visibility.
Moreover, the Smart-Vision system is programmed to automatically detect potential road hazards before they are encountered, greatly reducing the possibility of accidents or fatalities, according to the company. The system also provides clear lines of sight via high image quality, across a wide variety of weather or lighting conditions. The company says that the Smart-Vision CMS’s surveillance mode deters theft and vandalization, is compatible with various truck models and configurations, and can be easily integrated into existing fleets.
“It’s highly rewarding for us to be working so closely with Ambarella, a global leader in edge AI vision processing, to advance the functionality and quality of Smart-Vision,” stated Eyal Peso, CEO of Gauzy. “World-renowned brands like Ambarella trust Gauzy to utilize their proprietary technology to its full potential, and partner with us because of the success our products can have in saving lives and reducing costs. We recognized early on the monumental impact AI will have in redefining mobility, and are proud to have already developed what we believe is the most sophisticated AI-powered ADAS solution on the market. We believe that enhancing our Smart-Vision system with Ambarella’s CVflow AI SoCs, which provide industry-leading AI performance per watt, provides OEMs with an innovative solution as part of their ongoing efforts to improve the safety of their fleets.”
Peso added, “Despite the tremendous advancements we have already made in ADAS, we are still at the beginning of the AI-ification of vision control. We will continue to innovate and improve the quality of our products, to retain our competitive edge and produce for our shareholders. We are energized by the strong demand for our Smart-Vision CMS and believe that we are well positioned to capitalize on the renewed emphasis on safety in urban and intercity transport.”
Among the biggest differentiators of Gauzy’s Smart-Vision system with Ambarella’s CVflow AI SoCs is its high-performance image processing capability. This is required for lowering the amount of latency experienced and activating vulnerable road user (VRU) detection, object classification, data recording and video streaming.
Additionally, Ambarella’s CVflow AI SoC architecture enables Gauzy’s development teams to fine-tune various parameters, resulting in superior image quality and highly accurate color and contrast representation, which is essential for minimizing driver fatigue.
“Our partnership with Gauzy demonstrates the power of what’s possible when two forward-thinking organizations with similar values work together to tackle industry challenges,” commented Fermi Wang, president and CEO of Ambarella. “We were motivated to help Gauzy and its OEM customers address the millions of road traffic fatalities that are estimated to occur each year, and we believe the Smart-Vision CMS, with our CVflow AI SoCs, has the potential to drive this number lower. There is universal support for making our roadways safer, and we are pleased to help play a role in this effort through the application of our technology.”
The Smart-Vision CMS has passed strict homologations and certifications for safety, including United Nations (UN) R46, UN R10, UN R118 and UN R151, as well as stringent cybersecurity Automotive Spice standards set by OEMs, including UN R155 and UN R156.