NHVR to use drones to track and check trucks
New AI contract will bring on the next step in monitoring technologyThe NHVR says it has welcomed a partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) company SenSen to deliver rapidly deployable AI solutions using vehicle-mounted cameras, a drone and solar powered trailers.
NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the contract was the next step into delivering new and innovative ways to make Australian roads safer for everyone.
“It’s timely and important that we use innovative thinking to make our roads safer,” Mr Petroccitto said.
“We’ve now taken the next step to trial mobile camera technology, across the NHVR’s Southern Operations region – including South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.
“These cameras will assist the NHVR’s officers in a risk-based approach to safety – ensuring our officers are targeting the biggest road safety risks.
“On the flip side, smarter camera technology will also help in identifying operators who are doing the right thing, who can then expect to be less regularly intercepted by the NHVR.
“Having the best, most up-to-date information, including information gathered through cameras, helps us to make better decisions about law reform, safety and productivity programs that will make our roads safer for everyone.”
The contract covers the NVHR's purchase of highly advanced, AI powered and rapidly deployable heavy vehicle monitoring systems including a combination of trailer, vehicle, and drone mounted systems, delivering upfront revenue of around $387,000 and annual recurring revenues of about $165,000 to SenSen for up to three years.
Police forces around the country are already using drones extensively for surveillance and monitoring.
The WA police Air Wing says that its drones are incredibly beneficial with regards to incident response, evidence gathering, crime scene analysis, photo tasking, event planning and offender apprehension.
Being small in size and of comparatively low cost compared to manned aircraft in the Police fleet, the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) are proving to be a very capable and efficient resource, we're told.
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