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Roadzen’s DrivebuddyAI Secures India’s Only ARAI Certification for AI-Powered Advanced Driver Safety; Surpasses One Billion Kilometers of Real-World Driving Data
NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN) ("Roadzen" or the "Company"), a global leader in AI at the convergence of insurance
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN) (\"Roadzen\" or the \"Company\"), a global leader in AI at the convergence of insurance and mobility, today announced two major milestones: its proprietary, computer vision-powered Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) platform, DrivebuddyAI, has become the first-ever system to receive Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) certification under India’s Automotive Industry Standard 184 (AIS 184) and has crossed one billion kilometers of real-world driving data. These accomplishments establish DrivebuddyAI as a pioneer in real-world AI and road safety. The AIS 184 standard, expected to be mandated for all 4 million commercial vehicles in India by FY 2026, defines stringent technical and procedural requirements for driver monitoring, drowsiness detection, and road safety compliance. Following months of extensive validation and road testing by ARAI, DrivebuddyAI emerged as the sole compliant, integrable, driver safety system for auto OEMs looking to adopt the standard. Transforming Road Safety Through Computer Vision Leveraging DrivebuddyAI’s custom neural networks built to analyze objects, road markings, traffic signs, driver behavior, and the behavior of other road users to make informed driving decisions, the system offers a comprehensive suite of real-time safety features, including: Distraction and drowsiness alertsPredictive collision warningsDriver behavior monitoring, such as seatbelt compliance, phone usage detection, and smoking alertsIn-cabin analysis powered by 98-point driver eye-movement trackingSeamless 2-way communication for fleet optimization In another milestone, DrivebuddyAI has surpassed one billion kilometers of real-world driving data, enabling continuous improvements in driver safety and monitoring while addressing critical needs for fleet operators, carmakers, and insurers. This data is also invaluable for training autonomous vehicle (AV) systems, offering insights across diverse road environments. Rohan Malhotra, the Company’s founder and CEO, commented:\"India, one of the fastest-growing economies globally, is undergoing massive infrastructure expansion, driving unprecedented demand for heavy commercial vehicles. With over 4 million trucks today projected to grow to 17 million by 2050, safety and compliance have become criti...