AI Dash Cam and Facial Analysis: A Winning Combination

AI dash cams can be utilized to provide in-cab views, views of the road ahead, or both. In-cab views make it possible to keep track of what drivers are doing behind the wheel. When combined with AI-powered facial analysis, they can be powerful tools in maintaining driver safety and productivity.

The Combination in a Nutshell

An AI dash cam installed to show the in-cab view is pretty straightforward. Whether a fleet manager wants to see video footage in real time or look at stored data later on, video feeds offer insights into what drivers are doing on the job. Video data is an excellent tool all by itself. But when combined with facial analysis, it is so much more.

Facial analysis can alert fleet managers to certain types of behavior. It can alert to distracted driving, driver drowsiness, smoking in the cab, and more. An AI dash cam becomes a second pair of eyes capable of picking up on subtle signs that something could go wrong.

Idrive Global includes facial analysis on our Pro 7 dash camera. AI dash cams monitor and collect data that is analyzed by advanced facial analysis algorithms. When in-cab events trigger alerts based on customer criteria, data is instantly uploaded to the Nexus platform. Fleet managers can review the data and respond accordingly.

How Facial Analysis Works

Basic dash cameras have typically been there to record and report later. Facial analysis takes your system to a whole new level of real-time reporting. It is a technology that relies heavily on AI and deep learning to identify and detect potential behavior based on the human face. Facial analysis relies on algorithms to analyze video data to draw conclusions. It is supported by three principals:

1. Facial Landmark Detection

Software analyzes a driver’s face and looks for particular landmarks. Common landmarks include eyes, mouth, and the position of the head. If any of the landmarks change, said changes are instantly analyzed by the software. In this way, an AI dash cam with facial analysis can identify differences that might indicate a problem.

2. Behavior Recognition

Facial analysis software uses landmark information to identify particular behaviors. Here are some examples:

• Head Position – Tracking head position and movement along horizontal and vertical axes can indicate a driver’s attention. Extended discrepancies in normal gaze direction is a strong signal that a driver is distracted.

• Eye Closure – AI-powered facial analysis software can tell the difference between normal blinking and extended eye closure. It is amazingly effective at identifying driver fatigue and drowsiness.

Identifying distractions and fatigue in real-time can actually save lives. The fact that AI powered dash cams with facial analysis software can be utilized in real time makes a critical difference. Any indicators of trouble can be met with in-cab alerts and other tools designed to prevent accidents.

3. Real-Time Processing

Tying everything together is real-time processing that keeps drivers safer in the moment. Think about it. Without real-time processing, data is only helpful after the fact. But with real-time processing in play, immediate intervention is possible. Drivers can be alerted to hazardous behaviors like distraction or drowsiness and correct that behavior immediately..

It Makes a World of Difference

We are big believers in AI dash cams and facial analysis technology. We have seen first-hand how combining the two improves safety, enhances operational efficiency, and helps fleets better control costs. Operating a modern fleet without it doesn’t make sense.

We offer facial analysis and real-time alerts through our Pro 7 dash cam and Nexus platform. If you are currently not using a dash camera or do not have one capable of preforming facial analysis, contact us today.