Teletrac Navman has introduced new AI-powered Smart Dashcams to transform driver training for the commercial vehicle sector.
Arriving in the UK on the back of a successful launch in the US and Australian markets, the technology pioneers the use of AI video technology and is said to represent a significant development in dashcam innovation and driver coaching.
The Smart Dashcams use AI video to capture and review every minute of drive time through forward and driver-facing cameras. Integrated with Teletrac Navman’s TN360 platform, it can send automatic in-cab guidance to encourage best practices. It can notify drivers of potentially dangerous situations, allowing them to take avoiding action, for example, it will alert a driver that appears distracted behind the wheel. Both actions and coaching events can be viewed by the driver through a mobile app.
Training events can be reviewed retrospectively by the transport manager and the system also learns on the job, allowing training to be continually fine-tuned as driver skill increases.
The technology helps proactively develop fleet safety programmes, delivering highly tailored training programmes. As well as cutting risk, it can also build driver trust through the personalised approach, transparency and immediacy of the training.
Barney Goffer, UK product manager at Teletrac Navman, commented: “The cutting-edge, built-in coaching programme gives this solution a strong point of difference that will help customers manage risk. From a driver’s perspective, the AI engine is continually recording and learning, which means monitoring behaviour is tailored to each individual to make training more valuable and meaningful.”
Peter Millichap, marketing director at Teletrac Navman, added: “AI-powered video technology removes the guesswork and manual processes for operators and promotes transparency and trust in commercial drivers.
“In addition, it allows transport managers to turn data into decisions that can positively impact vehicle operating costs, for example, cutting down on fuel consumption, which is a priority now more than ever.”
