The demonstrator combines Magna’s mirror technology with Seeing Machines’ approach to embedded processing and enhanced AI vision algorithms for DMS
Seeing Machines Limited has collaborated with Magna on a demonstrator that features a fully integrated Driver Monitoring System (DMS) combining camera, electronics, and interior mirror technology.
The demonstrator combines Magna’s industry-leading mirror technology, camera design, integration, and packaging know-how, with Seeing Machines’ approach to optimised and co-designed optical path, embedded processing, and enhanced AI vision algorithms for DMS. This technology addresses the critical OEM challenge associated with managing vehicle electronics integration and cost, with the need for seamless camera packaging across a diverse line of vehicle models.
“Building a solution that brings a fully integrated DMS into the rear-view mirror responds directly to the increasingly difficult packaging environment for carmakers with expanding infotainment and advanced driver assistance electronics complexity and ever-larger cockpit displays. Working with Magna, a mobility technology company and leading supplier in mirrors and vision systems to the auto market, has brought two leading technologies together and we are looking forward to progressing opportunities to deliver this innovation to the industry more broadly,” said Paul McGlone, CEO, Seeing Machines.
Seeing Machines’ enhanced FOVIO eDME (embedded Driver Monitoring Engine) algorithms and processor optimised and accelerated software solves the optimised processing footprint, low thermal dissipation, and small overall mechanical size and weight needed for a viable all-in-one Mirror based DMS solution. Seeing Machines also addressed the difficulties associated with a movable mirror/camera combination through innovative vision-based dynamic real-time detection and calibration techniques.
