AI upgrade for Centrad video telematics
Vehicle CCTV provider Centrad has announced a series of software updates along with multiple hardware upgrades, including an AI-powered driver camera, for its established Centrack Video Telematics System.
Centrack offers a variety of safety and security benefits for fleets, including a geofence system said to help reduce the risk of theft. Centrad says the updates are set to bring the highest levels of vehicle monitoring to the integrated end-to-end solution in aid of improving vehicle safety, increasing driver standards and reducing insurance premiums for fleet owners/managers.
The system works in conjunction with camera-based telematics systems to provide fleet managers with an accurate representation of what has happened in the event of an accident. It can accurately send a notification to the fleet manager’s desk-based dashboard in the event of harsh braking/accelerating, driver distraction or dangerous driving.
It also provides integrated modules such as vehicle walk-around checks and automated accident management reporting.
“Following listening to the needs and requirements of our customers, as well as taking stock of current and incoming legislation, we wanted to introduce a number of updates and innovations that would enable fleet operators to stay ahead of the curve with regard to vehicle safety and monitoring,” said Geoff Cross, managing director of Centrad.
“These latest upgrades to Centrack will therefore not only bring increased intelligence and AI-driven systems to improve the safety standards of commercial vehicles in line with the latest DVS proposals, but also to considerably reduce insurance premiums.”
The AI-driven driver facing camera is focused on improving driver and road safety and will notify the fleet manager if a driver is captured in such actions as the use of their mobile phones, falling asleep at the wheel, smoking or lack of seatbelt when on the road.
It gives the fleet manager a clear perspective on how many of these situations occur and how to prevent them from happening in the future, says Centrad, ultimately enabling them to identify key areas that require improvement.
Centrack has a geofence kerbside delivery feature that is activated automatically at the delivery location. Once the tail lift system is operated, the video footage of the delivery is automatically uploaded to the fleet managers dashboard software. This allows each delivery or collection to be recorded in full to ensure the safe operation of equipment. The geofence system is said to result in increased safety, compliance and a reduction in theft.
The Centrack Integrated mobile apps are provided for daily vehicle inspections, which can be recorded automatically with the geofence system. The inspection details and footage can then be uploaded to the fleet management dashboard, with alerts going to the fleet manager if a vehicle leaves its geofence location without having been inspected.
The Centrack mobile app can also assist with delivery management, proof of delivery, vehicle tracking and also for live viewing and downloading of video footage. Mobile apps can run on Android and iPhones and tablets.
Centrack is already live with fleets that use the company’s Centrad video telematics across their fleets of hundreds of vehicles. The platform is designed to enhance the functionality of CargoWise, Webfleet and similar transport management systems.
“We are extremely excited for the rollout of these latest updates and upgrades to the Centrack system, the innovative usage of cameras and AI systems will only take road safety to a new level, pushing the industry forwards and revolutionising the way businesses approach safety, compliance and driver management,” Cross continued.
“We at Centrad are determined to keep pushing forwards with consistent updates and upgrades to the Centrack system, the cornerstone of our company’s product line.”
