Enhancing Vehicle Safety With Vision

Offering vision-based, cloud-connected intelligent dash cams that integrate visual insights and provide a unique and actionable feedback on driver behaviour in real-time, Netradyne – a Bengaluru-based company – is working towards enhancing safety on the road.

With products that are capable of monitoring subtle driving patterns, from adhering to traffic rules to identifying risky behaviour, the products that Netradyne is presenting capture and process data and learn continuously from new data points.

“The focus area is on increasing precision in safety systems with the goal of achieving near-perfect accuracy. The second major product is an advanced drowsy detection system,” informed Vinay Rai, Executive Vice President – Engineering, Netradyne.

Stating that the products enhance vehicle safety, fleet operations and are an outcome of much innovation, he averred, “Currently available in the US, they will be soon introduced in India.”

Engineered to integrate additional accessories mounted on the windshield to improve driver monitoring accuracy, a critical element in the case of commercial vehicles particularly, the products aim at creating a more reliable system capable of detecting fatigue in drivers with greater precision.  

Revealing that the company is making strides in predictive analysis using large language models and massive data sets that have been accumulated over billions of kilometres of driving, Rai said, “With a potential to predict the behaviour of various agents on the road including vehicles, pedestrians, animals and even objects, the technology, by analysing the data, can anticipate actions before they happen, providing a smoother and safer driving experience.”

An exciting development being the integration of vision-based technology into mapping systems, which is unlike the traditional crowd-sourced data that rely on surveys and can be out-of-date, Netradyne is employing real-time data that is captured by its system directly from vehicles that ply on the road.

What this does is to allow for quicker updates such as the identification of newly installed traffic signals, which are immediately processed and uploaded to the cloud.

Stating that an advanced drowsy detection system will be launched in H1FY26 in India, Rai said, “In the realm of fleet management, the company is also expanding its platform to offer more than just safety features.”

Planning to launch a comprehensive fleet management tool by early next year that will help companies monitor key metrics like vehicle location, driver behaviour and vehicle health in real-time, Netradyne is operating development centres in Bengaluru and San Diego, US.

Operating in almost a dozen countries including the US, UK, India, Australia and Canada, the company’s system has detected over a billion alerts across various regions. Pursuing a goal to provide businesses with critical insights into their fleets and help identify top-performing drivers and those in need of coaching, the company is catering mainly to a B2B market of commercial vehicles.

It is driving much of the innovation and tech development from India.

Market opportunities

With the research and development workforce in India accounting a major share of the developments, Netradyne – offering solutions to fleets diverse in nature – is looking at its home market in India with the confidence that the rate of adoption of driver safety systems will grow fast and steadily.

“The perception of vision-based safety systems in India is evolving, albeit slowly. India remains a cost-sensitive market, where many businesses and individuals prioritise affordability over advanced safety technologies,” Rai expressed. “There is a growing awareness about the long-term benefits of such systems, especially in terms of preventing accidents and reducing liabilities,” he said.

The change in perception is being driven by several factors, including MNCs in the commercial fleet or logistics space adopting technologies like these for safety and brand positioning. Rai averred, “While India is still several years behind developed markets in terms of safety culture and the adoption of advanced technologies, the trend is definitely moving in a positive direction. The growing awareness, both at the consumer and business levels, suggests that this shift will continue over time, even if it doesn’t happen overnight. Overall, the market for vision-based safety technologies in India is in its early stages but is showing signs of growth.” 

The company’s biggest market is the United States, which has been the focus since the company's early days in 2015. It also made a strong presence in India, UK, Canada, Mexico and Germany.

Chinese technology company InfiMotion presented its latest electric drive technologies at the 5th International Forum on Automotive Power Systems held in Songjiang. The event gathered industry experts to discuss the theme of ‘dual carbon drive, diversified win-win.’

The company showcased a dual motor assembly featuring a magnesium aluminium alloy shell, which it identifies as a world first for mass production. The assembly uses a patented 360-degree bidirectional, full oil cooling technology for heat dissipation. According to the organisation, the magnesium aluminium alloy housing reduces weight by 25 percent compared to traditional aluminium versions while maintaining hardness, aiding vehicle range and energy consumption.

InfiMotion also showcased magnetic field adjustable motors, which is intended to reduce no-load drag losses and optimise power consumption.

Furthermore, it also displayed ultra-high speed motors capable of 36,000rpm for high-performance applications and 9-in-1 electronic control units designed to integrate power domain control and reduce drive weight.

During the forum, Xu Zhe, a technology expert at InfiMotion, delivered a speech titled ‘The Era Wave of Cross Integration of Electric Drive Calibration and Data Science.’

The presentation addressed the integration of product technology with data science during the research and development process.

The exhibition resulted in exchanges between InfiMotion and several domestic and international enterprises regarding the production and application of future power systems.

Bengaluru-headquartered AI fleet safety and performance solutions company Netradyne has announced the acquisition of Moove Connected Mobility, a European fleet intelligence and mobility company with presence across European markets.

The acquisition is part of Netradyne’s expansion and its strategy for the European region. By combining Netradyne’s platform with Moove’s presence, customer relationships and experience, the company aims to serve customers across the continent.

Moove will join Netradyne Europe, serving as a hub for regional sales, customer engagement, partnerships and market development. This structure allows Netradyne to increase growth in Europe while remaining close to customers, regulators, and partners.

Avneesh Agrawal, CEO and Co‑Founder, Netradyne, said, “Europe is a critical pillar of our global strategy. This acquisition reflects a clear commitment to building long‑term presence, leadership, and trust in the region. By bringing together Moove’s local expertise and relationships with Netradyne’s AI platform, we are uniquely positioned to support European fleets at scale while staying deeply anchored in the region.”

Moove’s leadership team has experience in the European regulatory and operational landscape for mobility. Jeroen Bruinooge, Former CEO of Moove Connected Mobility, will become SVP & GM, Europe at Netradyne. He will lead the European strategy, partnerships and customer success.

The teams will focus on solutions to help fleet operators with safety outcomes, driver performance, and operational insights. The acquisition also increases Netradyne’s ability to support customers seeking a platform across North America, Europe, and Asia. This move is part of Netradyne’s mission to build an AI company with investment in the markets it serves.

Italian technology company Brembo has announced that its intelligent braking platform, Sensify, has entered commercial production for a major global vehicle manufacturer. The system is being fitted as standard across the entirety of the vehicles in the initial programme, representing the platform's first full industrial deployment.

Sensify is designed as a fluid-free architecture that replaces centralised hydraulic circuits with distributed intelligence at the wheel level. This design allows for the precision control, wherein the system enables continuous and accurate modulation of braking forces to maintain vehicle stability in variable driving conditions. The platform integrates with software-defined vehicle architectures, allowing manufacturers to deploy advanced functions across different vehicle segments. It is engineered to be adaptable with the technology supporting a range of applications from driver assistance systems to fully autonomous vehicles.

Following this production milestone, Brembo has secured additional contracts with new customers for the Sensify platform. The company expects to equip hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually, moving toward large-scale deployment of by-wire braking systems.

Daniele Schillaci, CEO, Brembo, said, “Sensify translates our vision of an intelligent, integrated braking platform into industrial reality. Designed to orchestrate the entire corner ecosystem, it supports safer mobility, while paving the way for the next generation of software-defined vehicles, reflecting our long-term purpose of shaping a Zero Accident Future”.

Bengaluru-based technology company Tsuyo Manufacturing has been granted two patents for electric vehicle motor designs, increasing its portfolio to 29 innovations.

The company claims it has supplied 300,000 powertrains to 25 manufacturers across the commercial vehicle, agriculture and industrial sectors.

The first patent covers a bridge design for synchronous reluctance motors. This architecture increases torque density and efficiency whilst reducing energy losses and the requirement for rare-earth materials. The second patent focuses on a five-phase permanent magnet motor using a dual inverter system. This technology allows the motor to switch between modes for startup and torque demands and maintains operation if a phase failure occurs.

These technologies were developed through research and collaboration with the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur. The company recently received approval from the Government of Karnataka for a manufacturing expansion to increase powertrain production.

Vijay Kumar, Founder and CEO, Tsuyo Manufacturing, said, "These patents mark a significant milestone and recognition in our mission to develop and promote Design-In-India technology for both domestic and global EV markets. At Tsuyo, we are not merely creating components; we are engineering a comprehensive design approach, crafting fundamental technology to drive sustainable and impactful innovation. Our goal is to offer a resilient powertrain system that addresses real-world performance challenges in electric mobility. Our commitment to deep-tech innovation, supported by a strong in-house R&D team and robust academic collaborations, enables us to challenge conventional construction and topology in hardware. This approach allows us to create niche, modular designs that are manufacturable and scalable, delivering solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for OEMs. We take pride in being India's fastest research and engineering startup, consistently advancing our research from TRL1 to TRL9 levels. As India moves towards electrification, we are proud to contribute to the 'Design in India, for the world' vision while expanding our IP portfolio with numerous innovations in the pipeline."