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drivebuddyAI awarded patent for A REAL-TIME DROWSINESS DETECTION SYSTEM – a unique and most accurate approach of detecting driver drowsiness impacting road safety

drivebuddyAI, a leading innovator in AI-powered ADAS & DMS products and solutions, is proud to announce that it has been granted a patent for its unique and one of the most important inventions “A REAL-TIME DROWSINESS DETECTION SYSTEM”. The invention relates to a system that detects early signs of drowsiness based on computer vision-based approach. The invention presents detection of drowsiness before the driver turns into complete drowsy with the help of facial parameters helping drivers to regain control of the vehicles which they usually loose while being in drowsy state. The invention monitors user’s drowsiness levels using AI & Computer Vision, generating alerts for drivers based on different severity levels and help them to avoid possibility of an accident by minimizing the risk of human errors. 

The vision-based drowsiness detection method allows for the real-time monitoring of the driver’s condition, ensuring swift and accurate alerts when signs of drowsiness are detected. When the system observes the combination of multiple parameters indicating the state and severity, the system can issue a voice command warning to the drivers, nudging them to regain the consciousness and take corrective measures themselves.  

The Drowsiness Detection System is a part of the integrated ADAS & DMS product which is being utilized by large fleets across India for enhancing the driver safety and helping them data-driven decision making to leverage AI for operations optimization by ensuring higher up-time for the trucks, gradual behaviour improvements of drivers with the help of alerts and post-trip coaching to the drivers from the experts. Drowsiness being one of the most critical and common behaviour identified across Indian truckers transporting e-commerce, HazMat & passengers, detecting the drowsy behaviour at a right time with a severity and higher accuracy can get drivers enough confidence to rely on the AI-assistance for their journeys and can correct themselves without any human intervention. This behaviour shift is a process of psychological improvement for drivers while accepting the alerts coming through and acting upon it. Also post trip evidence-based coaching adds up to the behavioural improvement of the drivers when they observe their driving and behaviour on video evidence. The perfect recipe of enhancing road safety is highly accurate alerts on the device, enforcement from fleet to the drivers & post-facto driver coaching based on evidence.  

About drivebuddyAI
drivebuddyAI based in Ahmedabad & office in Delhi is a leading provider of AI-powered ADAS for the commercial transport fleets. drivebuddyAI is one of the leading ADAS provider serving customers in e-commerce, chemical Hazmat Transport, Employee & Passenger Transportations. drivebuddyAI’s ADAS products are indigenous innovation with own designed hardware, software including 15 patents and an AI that has learnt from India to serve for global ecosystem. drivebuddyAI is group companies of Roadzen Inc (Nasdaq: rdzn) is a global technology company transforming auto insurance using advanced artificial intelligence (AI). 

June 5, 2025

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drivebuddyAI Secures Patent for CARD – Envisioning to Create a CIBIL Like Structure for Truck Drivers Using AI-driven Driver Scoring Method
drivebuddyAI, a leading innovator in AI-driven driver monitoring and safety solutions, is proud to announce that it has been granted a patent for its proprietary driver scoring algorithm, CARD (Cognitive Assessment of Risk for Drivers). This cutting-edge analytical framework leverages AI, computer vision, and real-time vehicle monitoring to assess driver behaviour and risk, setting a new standard of driver scoring, driver risk assessment & incentivization methods for fleet risk management.  Nisarg Pandya CEO at drivebuddyAI shared his excitement about the announcement, stating, “CARD is a comprehensive risk profiling algorithm that integrates data from Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) installed in vehicles. The CARD algorithm processes vast amounts of contextual data, including driver alert compliance i.e. how well drivers respond to ADAS & DMS-generated in-cabin alerts, behavioural coaching history, which incorporates previous coaching interventions to measure improvement over time, environmental factors, positive driving behaviours, which recognizes proactive actions such as quick reaction times and compliance with alerts, and risk mitigation actions. This 360-degree assessment enables fleet managers to make data-backed decisions on driver assignments, risk mitigation, and overall fleet efficiency & safety enhancement.”  Expanding upon the concept of ADAS & DMS, Nisarg Pandya added, “drivebuddyAI has developed one of the most accurate AI-powered driver monitoring systems, with over 1 billion kilometres of driving data analyzed and learned from across thousands of drivers. The system boasts a 92% validated accuracy rate in detecting risk-prone behaviours such as – phone use while driving, seatbelt non-compliance, drowsiness and fatigue detection, excessive driving hours related risks, forward collision warnings, tailgating and unsafe lane weaving etc.”  He further added, “Traditional in-vehicle cameras alone cannot improve driver behaviour. drivebuddyAI’s approach combines real-time AI-based alerts, fleet enforcement with pro-active monitoring and driver coaching. This holistic approach ensures measurable driver improvement within 6 months, significantly reducing accident probabilities and enabling fleet operators to optimize resource allocation. With data-driven risk indexing, fleet managers can identify high-risk drivers requiring intensive coaching, moderate-risk drivers with improvement potential, and safe drivers who maintain compliance and best practices.”  Commenting on the latest innovation Rohan Malhotra, CEO of Roadzen said, “At Roadzen, we understand the critical need for data-driven risk reduction and safer mobility solutions. CARD marks a major leap in AI, equipping insurers, fleets, and logistics providers to prevent accidents, assess risks, and create a safer world. This patent solidifies drivebuddyAI’s leadership in AI road safety, and we’re excited to advance toward safer roads and smarter insurance.”  Sharing her perspective on developing CARD Kanaksvi Pacholi, Data Scientist at drivebuddyAI said, “CARD framework is about creating a fair and reliable way to assess driver safety in real-world conditions. We wanted to design a system to ensure that drivers aren’t unfairly penalized for necessary actions, while still identifying risky patterns over time; a system that adapts dynamically to driving conditions, contextualizes risk, and remains resilient to manipulation. By leveraging precise event clustering and sensor data inputs, we have created a scoring model that not only detects unsafe driving but also encourages better driving habits through meaningful feedback.”  Emphasising the real-world impact of AI-driven driver monitoring, Nisarg Pandya said, “We have seen cases where drivers, during long-haul journeys, start feeling tired and fatigued in the middle of the day, afternoon, or even in the early hours. Once they start receiving alerts, they understand the risk themselves and take necessary actions such as stopping their vehicles to refresh. We have also witnessed instances where a single alert has prevented a crucial accident, saving companies significant financial losses. Moreover, our system has highlighted high-risk drivers, enabling fleets to adjust schedules or routes based on data-driven risk assessments. This is the power of AI—turning insights into proactive safety interventions.”  Elaborating upon the impact of drivebuddyAI’s CARD technology beyond fleet operations, Nisarg further said, “Insurance providers can leverage this data to assess risk for usage-based insurance (UBI), enhance claims processing through AI-driven insights, improve First Notice of Loss (FNOL) accuracy. I do imagine the scoring of driver behaviour as a CIBIL like structure where each good behaviour is rewarded, and risky behaviour is penalized. This would create a safe driving ecosystem in the country and reduce road fatalities by large margin. We believe that by constantly nudging drivers using a technology which is accurate enough to win confidence of the drivers, a behaviour change is possible, and we have observed our logistics customers benefitting by reducing critical events by a very high rate of 85%.”  About drivebuddyAI drivebuddyAI is an Ahmedabad based AI-driven road safety technology company focused on reducing road accidents through real-time driver monitoring, risk analysis, and fleet & driver management solutions. The company’s advanced ADAS and DMS technologies help fleet operators, logistics firms, and insurers enhance driver safety and operational efficiency through real-time AI-powered insights. drivebuddyAI is an indigenously built product with patented hardware design & software making it one of the very few companies doing end to end ADAS, DMS, fleet & driver management and coaching to improve road safety. drivebuddyAI also works with Auto OEMs to use the AI technology matured over the period of time with on-ground learning as a standard fitment into the vehicles.  About Roadzen About Roadzen Inc. Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN) is a global technology company transforming auto insurance using advanced artificial intelligence (AI). Thousands of clients, from the world’s leading insurers, carmakers, and fleets to dealerships and auto insurance agents, use Roadzen’s technology to build new products, sell insurance, process claims, and improve road safety. Roadzen’s pioneering work in telematics, generative AI, and computer vision has earned recognition as a top AI innovator by publications such as Forbes, Fortune, and Financial Express. Roadzen’s mission is to continue advancing AI research at the intersection of mobility and insurance, ushering in a world where accidents are prevented, premiums are fair, and claims are processed within minutes, not weeks. Headquartered in Burlingame, California, the Company has 320 employees across its global offices in the U.S., U.K. and India. To learn more, please visit www.roadzen.ai.  For media inquiries, please contact: Sanya Soni drivebuddyAI sanya@roadzen.ai +91 98919 37387 www.drivebuddyai.com www.roadzen.ai 
March 19, 2025

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Gujarat based Rahul Roadlines strengthens partnership with drivebuddyAI, Expands fleet & driver safety coverage with ADAS & AMCS
drivebuddyAI, A leading ADAS product company in India providing solutions for the logistics industry, proudly announces the expansion of its partnership with Rahul Roadlines – a leading logistics company specializing in the transportation of hazardous, high-value chemicals. With successful 1.5 years of engagement covering 10% of their fleet, Rahul Roadlines has placed an immediate order to cover half of their fleet, with a commitment to eventually extend the coverage to their entire fleet with a five-year engagement program. Rahul Roadlines is one of the prominent players in HazMat (Hazardous material) transportation from chemical manufacturing plants from Dahej/Hazira to across India.   Mr. Rahul Deep Sandhu – owner at Rahul Roadlines has been quite enthusiastic about using cameras & AI in the trucks and has been leveraging drivebuddyAI’s ADAS and AMCS, which includes road-facing and driver-facing cameras, along with external cameras for 360-degree surveillance. This technology has been instrumental in ensuring the safety and reliability of Rahul Roadlines’ fleet operations, particularly for their hazardous, high-value chemical transportation.   “ADAS Cameras are new normal in the logistics industry today. The technology has evolved, the service providers have evolved and there’s a demand from everywhere and using such technology benefiting us while pitching for supply chain & logistics business to the chemical manufacturers” shared Rahul Deep Sandhu   Integrated ADAS & AMCS are the system with 6 to 8 cameras installation across the vehicle. ADAS does the job for driver behaviour monitoring and AMCS does the job for surveillance. AMCS stands for Advanced Multicamera System. The cloud platform displays LIVE view of the truck from all the angles as well as ADAS helps driver keep focusing while driving identifying the odds of distractions, drowsiness & collision warnings.    “Over the past 1.5 years, our partnership with drivebuddyAI has evolved from a pilot project into the  expansion covering half of our fleet. For us, the Hazmat transportation requires more check-points if anything goes wrong and it could have been a catastrophic impact not only on the business but also on the ecosystem. From the litigation to insurance claim to ensure the customer about safety & security, the video data as a proof helps. We have had cases in the past and thanks to drivebuddyAI’s support we could exonerate our fleet and drivers from incidents of thefts and minor crashes.” said Rahul Sandhu on partnership with drivebuddyAI.  “After adopting drivebuddyAI, we invested for setting up a command and control centre to pro-active monitoring of the fleets and the drivers. drivebuddyAI helps us with required notification for taking actions by command centre in case of any violations by drivers. This approach has improved our positioning in logistics segment as a reliable service provider with assurance on safety & security. On the other hand, drivebuddyAI team provides coaching to our drivers to improve on their mistakes and have seen significant improvements in reduction on the critical events like phone use, drowsiness & seatbelt violations. The impact of improvements are long lasting and makes the ROI way higher with reduction in off-road/down time, theft control, behavioural improvements and insurance benefits etc. ADAS involves end to end safety & surveillance. Starting with ADAS for behavioural improvement via voice alerts to the drivers to 360 degree view of the truck surrounding make it easier for the operations team to take decisions much faster.” Said Rahul Sandhu on impact of drivebuddyAI ADAS on fleet management  We use cars with advanced features like ADAS, AEB etc but the trucks which is the source of income for logistics companies are driven 10-12 hours a day having no such features. The reason to behind adopting technology as the trucks are driven way more than cars and also the risk associated with trucks are way higher.   “We see drivebuddyAI team as a part of our operations team. Our teams are aligned and coordinate for any needs, they have been quite prompt in the service provision in case of any technical or operational issues. I have been sharing my experience with drivebuddyAI and the benefits of having the product with my customers in chemical manufacturing and other transporters from the similar industries of gas and Hazmat. I see a huge potential in the technology in coming times and would recommend the product to all my fellow transporters.” shared Rahul Sandhu from Rahul Roadlines  “ADAS technology has evolved in last couple of years specifically in India. Our product and technology built with AI as a backbone of all the features we provide. We are one of the largest data holders in the country with 300 Mn KMs of geo-tagged video data and experience of handling corner cases of driver behaviour across. The impact of the product on the logistics world is significant from driver tracking, alerts, events, live streaming, notifications and empowering the fleet managers to take pro-active actions in case of any criticality to reduce the risk due to fatigue, drowsiness, seatbelt compliances. The overall risk reduction is around 70% for any fleet once they adopt to ADAS technology in their operations.” shared Nisarg about the technology and its impact on the logistics world   “ADAS are high speed systems which runs on good compute with having assistive capabilities for the drivers, the first challenge is to ensure drivers are on the page adopting them. The second challenge is the environment of operation i.e. road, dust etc makes us to ensure the reliability of the hardware. The ADAS is not only used for driver assistance but also a tool as a data recorder for smallest incident to the major ones making it available to the customer within short duration of the impact. The uptime needs to be maintained for the fleet companies to make the most of the product. We have been learning from the field experiences, customers, drivers and numerous challenges coming our way daily, makes us experienced product company serving on the field executing ADAS  on trucks, buses & cars since 2019 commercially.” Shared Nisarg Pandya on challenges of executing ADAS on-field  “The demand from India & overseas market is growing. With the introduction of ADAS in cars, market is quite educated about the features & benefits of it. The chain effect in the logistics industry also makes an impact where market leaders start executing such projects and rest of the market follows as a good practices of logistics operations. India has good pool of indigenous products, service support and the best part is the market is evolving with competition for features and capabilities like AI accuracy, competencies etc. In India we have very few companies who’re product makers and also the service providers. We’re one of the markers with our own IPs in AI, software, product design etc and we keep filing new patents. The environemnt of supporting Indian companies and Indian talent has emerged in past few years and as a result of our work and rappaport with our existing customers like Rahul Roadlines, we are winning new opportunities in different parts of the nation and overseas. “ shard Nisarg Pandya on Indian market and growth opportunities for ADAS products  About drivebuddyAI: drivebuddyAI based in Ahmedabad, a leading provider of AI-driven ADAS product for the commercial transportation industry. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, drivebuddyAI empowers transportation companies to optimize operations, enhance safety, and drive sustainable growth. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, drivebuddyAI is shaping the future of transportation. In India serving to customers in e-commerce, chemical Hazmat Transport, Employee Transportation etc across India, drivebuddyAI is group companies of Roadzen Inc (Nasdaq: rdzn), a leading insurtech company focused on AI for Insurance products and services delivering backbone for insurers to leverage AI & Computer Vision.  About Rahul Roadlines: Rahul Roadlines, a prominent Gujarat-based bulk transportation leader, has been delivering safe, economical, and uninterrupted transportation services for over 50 years. With a fleet of over 300 tankers, they serve clients across India and are the official contractor for many corporate and multinational companies. 
April 29, 2024

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AI-zation of the Fleet: Dalmia Logistics Partners with drivebuddyAI – Enhancing Driver & Fleet Safety with ADAS

drivebuddyAI, a pioneering leader in AI-driven solutions for the transportation industry, proudly announces the onboarding of Dalmia Transports & Logistics its latest client. Operating within the dynamic cement sector in Kanpur, UP, Dalmia Transport has undergone a comprehensive three-month validation process of drivebuddyAI’s innovative ADAS technology, culminating in the decision to establish a strategic partnership underpinned by a mutually beneficial five-year engagement contract. 

 

Mr. Naman Dalmia, the esteemed partner of Dalmia Transport, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the adoption of drivebuddyAI’s cutting-edge ADAS product. He articulated his confidence in the platform’s ability to revolutionize trucking operations by enhancing driver management and real-time risk aversion measures mainly due to driver fatigue, excessive phone usage, seatbelt non-compliance and overall driver behaviour, thus providing safer transit of goods and fostering a secure ecosystem for all stakeholders involved. 

 

“Incorporating drivebuddyAI’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) into our fleet serves multiple strategic purposes,” stated Mr. Naman Dalmia.  

Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology help reduces fleet’s chances of causing, or being involved in, vehicular accidents. ADAS has advanced safety features such as collision avoidance system, blind spot detectors, driver drowsiness detection, which benefit both commercial and private vehicles and is revolutionizing fleet management in the process. In addition, ADAS works with video–telematics to monitor drivers’ behaviour when on the road. AI Dashcams provide drivers with real-time audio warnings while segmenting and tagging recorded incidents, allowing us to monitor fleet from the cloud management portal. 

“We can easily identify new or risky driving behaviours. We can use the data to coach our drivers and help them improve. AI data equips our drivers with the skills to undo bad habits while mitigating future consequences. Data can also be leveraged to execute e-training modules, which can be shared with the drivers to help them develop good skills and increased confidence on the road.” Added Naman while explaining the need to equip the fleet with ADAS & Surveillance cameras. 

“We believe that we have the recipe to optimize fleet operations while improving the behaviour of the drivers over the period of time consistent AI assistance, pro-active fleet monitoring & coaching drivers to help them overcome their limitations and leverage technology at its maximum level to reduce accidents and hence improve the TAT resulting efficiency for a fleet is the real ROI in logistics operations” said Nisarg Pandya while interacting the usefulness of ADAS. 

Dalmia group since incepted in 1987 by Mr. Anil Dalmia – Mr. Naman’s father has seen exponential growth working with prestigious groups like Aditya Birla group and brands like Hindalco, Ultratech Cement. Later joined by Mr. Naman who’s an IT graduate and enthusiast ventured into the business in 2017. He believes that in the last ten years technology has played an important role in streamlining fleet operation with the adoption of advance GPS Tacking which helps in monitoring harsh breaking, sharp turns, over speeding, geofencing, route planning, tyre pressure monitoring, load monitoring, fuel utilization and theft detection. With the integration of ADAS in the vehicles it has enhanced passenger, pedestrian, and driver safety and make driving more convenient. 

Both Naman & Nisarg firmly believes that with the right implementation of ADAS in the trucking industry can reduce driver fatigue by 80% & improve overall behaviour by 65%, improves TAT by 25-30% and reduces operating losses by 25% makes the implementation of ADAS & Surveillance cameras for the fleet more viable financially.  

“My experience and interest in information technology helped me in transforming end to end material handling and logistics operation to a fully digitized process. My initiatives has earned me accolades and appreciation from the industry experts. My fleets are fully equipped with advanced GPS tracking, fuel monitoring, tyre pressure monitoring, Tyre RFID Tracking, Load monitoring, ADAS and DMS. Our control tower which operates 24 x 7 x 365 monitors the movement of each and every vehicle providing on road support to the vehicles and delivery update to the customer” said Mr. Naman Dalmia describing his enthusiasm about technology implementation in fleets. 

“Dalmia Logistics specifically operate in building and construction domain providing primary and secondary transportation and handling services to Ultratech Cement Limited. On an average we handle and transport more than 65,000 Metric Tonnes of material per month. Integrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and surveillance technologies into fleet vehicles can indeed provide several advantages that may help a logistics company gain a competitive edge. It can position your logistics company as an industry leader, offering superior safety, efficiency, and reliability compared to competitors who may not have invested in these advanced capabilities. Remember, successful implementation requires proper training, maintenance, and data analysis. Leapfrogging the competition involves not just adopting technology but leveraging it effectively!” said Naman Dalmia in response to how ADAS can help the fleet leapfrog the competition. 

“We have undergone a comprehensive three-month validation process of drivebuddyAI’s innovative ADAS technology. We chose drivebuddyAI for its unparalleled expertise in AI-driven solutions for the transportation industry. The comprehensive suite of products offered by drivebuddyAI, including its advanced ADAS and driver management capabilities, stood out as a perfect fit for our evolving needs. drivebuddyAI’s team make sure that the solution is installed and implemented in way it can provide the best results. With the help of video telematic and data, the team provides training and feedback to the drivers and create e-training modules, which can be shared with the drivers to help them develop good skills and increased confidence on the road.” said Naman while sharing his reason to choose drivebuddyAI for the ADAS requirements. 

“We are excited for this partnership. India is evolving in safety aspects everywhere with consideration of Euro NCAP rating for buying a car to investing in AI products to ensure safety & operations optimization and leveraging data to coach drivers and take data driven decision to run logistics operations shows the maturity in the market and young enthusiasts like Naman Dalmia are taking the industry on the heights of leveraging technology & AI. We are happy to extend our services in Kanpur & nearby regions of UP & MP with Dalmia Logistics ensuring safety, driver behaviour improvement via ADAS & coaching. 

About drivebuddyAI: drivebuddyAI HQ in Ahmedabad & office in Delhi is a leading provider of AI-driven ADAS product for the commercial transportation industry. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, drivebuddyAI empowers transportation companies to optimize operations, enhance safety, and drive sustainable growth. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, drivebuddyAI is shaping the future of transportation. drivebuddyAI is one of the leading ADAS provider in India serving to customers in e-commerce, chemical Hazmat Transport, Employee Transportation etc across India. drivebuddyAI’s ADAS products are of indigenous innovation with own designed hardware & AI learnt from India’s data to serve for Indian ecosystem and for that have been awarded with many patents as well. drivebuddyAI is group companies of Roadzen Inc (Nasdaq: rdzn), a leading insurtech company focused on AI for Insurance products and services delivering backbone for insurers to leverage AI & Computer Vision. 

April 16, 2024



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