Over 11.6 million risky driving events recorded across 3.6 billion kilometres of travel in 12 months
CANBERRA, Australia, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeing Machines Limited (AIM: SEE), the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, announces the release of its 2023-24 Guardian Insights Report. The insights are drawn from de-identified data collected from the company's leading driver fatigue and distraction solution, Guardian, aimed at commercial transport and logistics fleets, and scientifically proven to reduce fatigue related driving events by more than 90%.
The report takes information from over 60,000 vehicles and now covers all major global regions. Leveraging Seeing Machines' unparalleled, naturalistic driving data to pinpoint and address the trends surrounding risky driving habits, the report provides unique, critical insights into the challenges of driver fatigue and distraction worldwide, and underscores the urgent need for targeted, data-driven safety measures.
At a glance, Guardian captured a staggering 11.6 million risky driving events across fleets globally, as confirmed by human analysts in the 24/7 Guardian Centre. This included over 450,000 fatigue events and more than 2.7 million distracted driving events, with at least 23% of these being attributed to mobile phone use.
"Driver distraction and fatigue continue to contribute significantly to road fatalities and injuries worldwide," said Max Verberne, General Manager – Aftermarket, Seeing Machines. "This report not only highlights the scale of the issue but also provides actionable insights to help fleets mitigate the risks relating to driver impairment, reducing road accidents and protecting lives."
The report also provides regional comparisons, noting, for example, that Latin America accounts for nearly half of all distraction events globally, while the UK has the lowest rate of mobile phone distractions. These insights reflect the diverse challenges faced by fleets in different operating environments.
The Guardian Insights Report further demonstrates Seeing Machines' commitment to its mission of zero transport fatalities. The Company invites fleet managers, policymakers and safety advocates to explore the report and join the global effort to improve road safety.
The full report is attached.
About Seeing Machines (LSE: SEE)
Seeing Machines is a global company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Australia, is an industry leader in vision-based monitoring technology that enable machines to see, understand and assist people. Seeing Machines is revolutionising global transport safety. Its technology portfolio of AI algorithms, embedded processing and optics, power products that need to deliver reliable real-time understanding of vehicle operators. The technology spans the critical measurement of where a driver is looking, through to classification of their cognitive state as it applies to accident risk. Reliable "driver state" measurement is the end-goal of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) technology. Seeing Machines develops DMS technology to drive safety for Automotive, Commercial Fleet, Off-road and Aviation. The company has offices in Australia, USA, Europe and Asia, and supplies technology solutions and services to industry leaders in each market vertical. www.seeingmachines.com
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Seeing Machines releases the 2023-24 Guardian Insights Report, highlighting alarming trends in driver fatigue and distraction from around the world
HONOLULU, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, Lypid Kitchen, a new brand under Lypid, proudly unveiled its first retail-ready product, the 100% plant-based BBQ Pork Piggy Bao, at Disney's Moana 2 World Premiere in Oahu, Hawai'i. Guests, including the stars and filmmakers of the record-breaking Walt Disney Animation Studios feature, were among the first to savor this innovative and charming bao at the exclusive event, celebrating a shared love for creativity and sustainability.
Reimagining Asian Comfort Foods with a Modern, Guilt-Free Twist
Lypid Kitchen specializes in bringing beloved Asian comfort foods to life with a healthier, plant-based approach. The 100% plant-based BBQ Pork Piggy Bao combines the sweet and savory essence of traditional char siu bao with a modern, guilt-free twist.
Made with Lypid's healthy fat, the Piggy Bao captures the juicy, tender flavors of classic BBQ pork while being completely free from cholesterol and saturated fat. Each bao is handmade with care, using premium ingredients that honor tradition and promote sustainability.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Disney for the Moana 2 World Premiere, a celebration of connection and harmony that aligns perfectly with our mission," said Jen-Yu Huang, Co-Founder of Lypid. "At Lypid Kitchen, we're reimagining favorite Asian comfort foods to offer authentic flavors that everyone can enjoy, while also caring for the planet."
A Show-Stopping Debut
The Moana 2 World Premiere provided the perfect stage for Lypid Kitchen's Piggy Bao to shine. Guests thoroughly enjoyed the sweet and juicy dim sum, with many snapping photos of the baos' adorable design and sharing their excitement at the event.
Now Available for Pre-Order
Following its successful debut, the handmade BBQ Pork Piggy Bao is now available for pre-order at www.LypidKitchen.com. All pre-orders will begin shipping on December 9, 2024, bringing the magic of plant-based dim sum to tables everywhere. More excitingly, the Piggy Bao will also be available in select retail stores starting from February 2025, making it easier than ever to enjoy these delightful treats wherever you shop. Lypid Kitchen invites everyone to experience the joy of these adorable and sustainable baos, designed to inspire healthier and more conscious eating habits.
Stay connected for updates and exclusive content by following Lypid Kitchen on Instagram at @lypidkitchen.
About Lypid
Lypid, the parent company of Lypid Kitchen, is a California-based food tech company pioneering innovations in healthy fat solutions. Its flagship technology, PhytoFat, replicates the taste and texture of animal fats while being 100% plant-based, cholesterol-free, and low in saturated fat. In 2023, Lypid's PhytoFat won the "Ingredient Innovation" award at FoodBev Media's World Food Innovation Awards.
Lypid's plant-based products are served in over 500 locations worldwide, including IKEA, Louisa Coffee, and EVA Air. For more information, visit www.lypid.co.
About the Film
In Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana 2," Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. The voice cast includes HualÄlai Chung, Rose Matafeo, David Fane, Awhimai Fraser, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Rachel House, Gerald Faitala Ramsey. Directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, "Moana 2" features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina. Jared Bush and Miller wrote the screenplay for the film, which is executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Bush and Johnson. "Moana 2" is now playing in theaters worldwide.
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Lypid Partners with Disney to Debut Adorable Plant-Based BBQ Pork Piggy Bao at Moana 2 World Premiere
Lypid Partners with Disney to Debut Adorable Plant-Based BBQ Pork Piggy Bao at Moana 2 World Premiere
