The company intends to make use of AI-equipped cameras to monitor delivery drivers on their routes. The “Driveri” camera and software platform, supplied by a company called Netradyne (yep) can detect and warn drivers about road violations or poor driver practices.
“We are investing in safety across our operations and recently started rolling out industry-leading camera-based safety technology across our delivery fleet,” Amazon spokesperson Deborah Bass told CNBC in a statement. “This technology will provide drivers real-time alerts to help them stay safe when they are on the road.”
Amazon noted that the company wants to reduce collisions and risky driver behavior. The system will upload footage to a dedicated safety team for 16 different actions. Illegal road behavior like failure to stop or speeding will trigger audio alerts, like “distracted driving” or “no stop detected.” Other actions like hard braking or seatbelt violations will upload the footage with no alert.
Amazon already uses cameras in long-haul trucks to detect distracted driving, and other delivery companies including UPS have tested similar technology.
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