Motive's new Forward Collision Warning (FCW) employs AI to detect potential collisions and alert drivers promptly. It enhances safety by monitoring the speed and distance of the vehicle ahead. This feature uses advanced AI that can see the dangers ahead. This warns drivers when they're going too fast or are too close to the vehicle in front, considering how quickly they can react.
| Note: Forward Collision Warning AI detection is supported on road-facing and dual-facing AI Dashcams (AIDC-53, AIDC-54) and requires an Enterprise subscription. |
Overview
Forward Collision Warning is a new AI vision-based event that helps Drivers by providing real-time alerts about imminent collisions, allowing them to react promptly and avoid accidents.
- Type of Forward Collision Warning behaviors
- Enabling Forward Collision Warning AI
- How the Forward Collision Warning AI works
- Viewing Forward Collision Warning events
- Creating alerts & notifications when a Forward Collision Warning event occurs
- How are drivers notified of Forward Collision Warnings?
Types of Forward Collision Warning Scenarios
There are several common scenarios in which Forward Collision Warnings will detect & alert drivers of an imminent collision:
| Approaching Stationary Vehicle | |
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Approaching a Stationary Vehicle: The Driver is approaching a stationary vehicle at an intersection or in traffic too quickly, leaving limited time to respond and avoid a collision. |
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| Unsafe Tailgating | |
| Unsafe Tailgating: The Driver is following a slower-moving or braking vehicle too closely, with limited time to respond and avoid a collision. | |
| Sudden Turn or Merge | |
| Sudden Turn or Merge: A vehicle ahead suddenly stops or slows down to make a turn, leaving the Driver with limited time to respond and avoid a collision. | |
Enabling Forward Collision Warning AI
Forward Collision Warning AI event detection is enabled by default, but in-cab alerts must be enabled manually.
1. Log in to the Fleet Dashboard and click on Admin in the left-hand side menu.
2. Click Safety.
3. Click Unsafe Behavior Detection and Event Intelligence section.
4. Scroll down to Unsafe Behavior Detection, and click Edit.
| Note: Events are enabled by default and in-cab alerts can be turned on as desired. |
5. Click Save.
| Note: The Forward Collision Warning AI detection is a new BETA feature. As we continue to improve its precision and responsiveness, you may experience some alert latency in certain conditions. |
How the Forward Collision Warning AI works
The AI Dashcam is designed to enhance safety by detecting Forward Collision Warnings under specific conditions:
- Detection: The AI model identifies vehicles or objects in the same lane as the Driver's vehicle (equipped with the Motive AI Dashcam) using the camera.
- Speed and Distance Calculation: The system calculates the speed of both the Driver's vehicle and the vehicle ahead, as well as the distance between them.
- Thresholds and Conditions: The system monitors certain conditions, including a minimum speed of 25 mph, changes in time-to-hit (T2H) distance estimation, and braking thresholds. If these conditions indicate a reduction in Driver response time to below 2.2 seconds, a Forward Collision Warning alert & event may be triggered.
- In-Cab Audio Alert: An immediate audio alert notifies the driver of the unsafe driving pattern, prompting quick corrective action to prevent a collision. Alerts are available in English, Spanish, and French.
- Forward Collision Warning AI Safety Event: A video event is generated and published under Safety > Events on the Motive dashboard, providing visual evidence as video clips.
- Email Notification: Fleet admins or managers receive email notifications if alerts are configured.
- Driver Mobile Coaching: Drivers are automatically notified through the Motive Driver App about high-severity Forward Collision Warning events if auto-coaching is enabled.
Viewing Forward Collision Warning events
1. Log in to Fleet Dashboard and click Safety.
2. Click Events.
3. Use the Behavior filter on the report to search for Forward collision warning.
Creating alerts & notifications when a Forward Collision Warning event occurs
1. In the Platforms dropdown, click Alerts.
2. Click Create Alert.
3. Select Forward Collision Warning from the Type dropdown.
4. Fill in the remaining details for your desired configuration.
5. Click Save.
How are drivers notified of Forward Collision Warning?
There are several ways Drivers can be notified of a Forward Collision Warning event:
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In-Cab Audio Alert: Alerts inside the cab immediately notify the driver of unsafe driving, prompting quick corrective action to prevent collisions in English, Spanish, and French.
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Forward Collision Warning Driver Mobile Coaching: Drivers receive automatic notifications in the Motive Driver App for high-severity Forward Collision Warning events when auto-coaching is enabled.
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| Motive Fleet App (Fleet Admins) | ||
- Forward Collision Warning Driver In-person Coaching: Forward Collision Warning events can also be coached manually from the Event Detail page or Motive Coaching workflow similar to other unsafe driving behaviors.
FAQs
How does the AI dashcam determine when to issue a Forward Collision Warning?
Our AI dashcam uses cameras and advanced algorithms to detect vehicles in your lane. It measures the speed of your vehicle and the one ahead, along with the distance between them. If conditions indicate a response time below 2.2 seconds, it will issue a Forward Collision Warning to help prevent a possible collision.
What types of objects or vehicles can the AI dashcam detect in the same lane as my vehicle?
Currently, our Forward Collision Warning system is designed to detect only vehicles in your lane that could cause a collision. It does not support detecting large animals, pedestrians, cyclists, construction equipment, or other objects at this time.
What should I do if I experience alert latency or false warnings from the AI dashcam?
Our AI dashcam aims to give accurate alerts, but there might be delays or false warnings as we make improvements. If you notice these issues, please reach out to Motive Support.
Are there specific conditions or speeds at which the Forward Collision Warning feature works best?
The Forward Collision Warning works best at speeds above 25 mph, monitoring speed, distance, and braking to provide timely warnings. However, it is always important to stay alert and drive safely, regardless of the conditions.
If only in-cab alerts are enabled, will I get events in the event list?
No, in-cab alerts would not trigger any events on the Fleet Dashboard.
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