LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeing Machines, an industry leader in computer vision technologies which enable machines to see, understand and assist people, announces that it has delivered its camera-based Driver Monitoring System (DMS) technology to Autoliv, a leader in Automotive Safety Systems, for their Learning Intelligent Vehicle (LIV) 2.0 research vehicles being showcased at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show.

Further to the recently announced collaboration between Seeing Machines and Autoliv, the companies have worked together to integrate Seeing Machines' market leading DMS technology, based on its FOVIO driver monitoring platform, into Autoliv's LIV2.0 vehicles to enhance Autoliv's existing ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) offering to include awareness of the driver attention state and other key safety indicators, such as distraction or drowsiness.

The Seeing Machines technology, which generates highly robust and real-time head, face, eyelid and precision eye gaze tracking signals, allows for reliable understanding of driver state and enables Autoliv's development of highly autonomous driving functions, with safe hands-off-wheel operation. Within the collaboration, Autoliv will serve as a Tier 1 integrator of Seeing Machines technology, and overall system supplier to OEMs.

Seeing Machines CEO, Mike McAuliffe commented: "We are delighted to see the Seeing Machines collaboration with Autoliv progress to this next phase. With integration into the LIV2.0 demonstration vehicles, Seeing Machines' world class DMS technology can now be demonstrated as a key feature of Autoliv's impressive line-up of ADAS and safety features."

Johan Löfvenholm, President, Autoliv Electronics added: "Autoliv remains committed to bringing the most advanced driver monitoring systems in the world to the market, and in turn, saving more lives through the reduction of distracted driving accidents. With DMS technology from Seeing Machines, Autoliv continues to develop a strong foundation toward the goal of safer drivers and safer roads."

About Seeing Machines

Seeing Machines, (AIM: SEE) is an industry leader in computer vision technologies which enable machines to see, understand and assist people. The Company deploys its machine learning vision platform to deliver real-time understanding of drivers through AI analysis of heads, faces and eyes, for Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) in most Transport sectors. DMS detects and manages drowsiness, distraction and cognitive state of Drivers which is key enabling technology for automotive ADAS/Autonomous Driving as well as for Guardian, the Company's pioneering aftermarket commercial fleet solution. The Guardian solution combines an in-cabin safety intervention system with 24/7 telematics monitoring and cloud analytics services delivered on a SaaS basis which prevents accidents, saves costs, and lives. The Company also serves Aviation, Rail, Off-Road markets and is enabling next generation applications for precision eye tracking, offering solutions from embedded software and FOVIO processors to aftermarket system and service solutions. Based in Canberra, Australia with offices and people in USA and Europe, the Company's products have been adopted by global industry leaders in its markets. www.seeingmachines.com.  

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About Autoliv

Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and through its subsidiaries develops and manufactures automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has more than 80 facilities with 70,000 employees in 27 countries. In addition, the Company has 22 technical centers in ten countries around the world, with 19 test tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales in 2016 amounted to about US $10.1 billion. The company's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and its Swedish Depository Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV-SDB). For more information about Autoliv, please visit our company website at www.autoliv.com.

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