Seeing Machines has introduced a new driver-monitoring capability for commercial fleets, launching what it describes as the world’s first “attention sharing” feature for detecting subtle forms of distraction. The enhancement is now available in the company’s Guardian Generation 3 aftermarket safety platform and is being deployed via over-the-air updates to existing units.
The new feature measures cumulative glance time away from the road, rather than relying solely on longer or more obvious distraction events. By analysing repeated, split-second glances at in-cabin devices such as phones or vehicle displays, the system is designed to capture forms of cognitive and visual distraction that traditional monitoring technologies typically overlook.
Seeing Machines says this enables earlier identification of rising risk levels in busy transport environments, where momentary but frequent glances away from the road can significantly increase the likelihood of a crash. Research cited by the company notes that short, repeated off-road glances occur more often than previously assumed and are linked to elevated crash rates.
The feature builds on Guardian Gen 3’s existing AI-driven operator monitoring capabilities and sits within a broader push to improve road safety outcomes through intelligent sensing and transport automation. The company says the new detection capability will support commercial fleet operators seeking more proactive measures to reduce collision risk across buses, trucks and other heavy-vehicle operations.
Seeing Machines expects the attention-sharing feature to be adopted by fleets looking to integrate more advanced driver-safety analytics into smart mobility and operational-efficiency strategies.
