Here’s how AI, computer vision will change driving – EcoMotion 2022 conference

The variety of technologies on display proved the million potential use-cases for AI in the future of automotive technology.

Earlier this month, the EcoMotion 2022 conference took place, where companies and experts from across the automotive technology industry gathered to showcase the latest innovations defining the sector.

From computer vision to artificial intelligence, the advancements on display paint a telling picture of the ways that we will interact with our vehicles in the pretty-near future.

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 Ravin's platform lets users scan a car for damage in as little as 30 seconds. (credit: RAVIN.AI)Ravin’s platform lets users scan a car for damage in as little as 30 seconds.One company that might have caught its eye is Cipia, which uses on-board sensors to watch drivers and detect when their focus has shifted from the road, utilizing eye- and head-tracking sensors coupled with artificial intelligence software.

The company demonstrated instances of a driver showing signs of becoming drowsy or distracted, which were quickly recognized by Cipia’s AI system and flagged appropriately. If put to proper use, this technology could potentially save lives, preventing accidents caused by distracted drivers behind the wheel.

Not all of the technology showcased is intended expressly for drivers — autonomous or otherwise. Some of it is meant to help users assess the wellness and maintenance of their vehicles; one such technology is QUESTAR’s vehicle health management system, which converts accumulated data from all of a vehicle’s systems into maintenance insights, which are then processed by an AI engine which accurately diagnoses the faults in the vehicle and alerts users.

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 Cipia's computer vision distraction sensor. (photo credit: CIPIA)
Cipia’s computer vision distraction sensor.

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Another notable company that utilizes AI to monitor vehicle wellness is Ravin.AI, which uses computer vision technology to detect and monitor a vehicle’s condition by leveraging mobile phone cameras and standard CCTV footage to make efficient and accurate damage assessment reports. The technology enables users to take a 360° scan of any make or model of vehicle, and the AI algorithm can then find and flag if and where there’s damage, its severity, and even assess how much it will cost to fix in a given location.

Ravin’s technology is a game-changer for car dealerships and rental facilities that require frequent, accurate assessment of the damage. The platform is able to detect 25% more damage to vehicles than human inspectors alone, and is in use worldwide, with customers such as Toyota Israel and Lexus.

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In conclusion, she noted in one sentence one of the most valuable aspects of AI in everyday use cases such as this: “AI doesn’t have bad days and good days, like people do.”