Developed by WHG Technologies in conjunction with Sleep Advice Technologies (SAT), FleetPREDICT is the latest in wearable technology, an easy-to-use solution for fatigue management and driver safety.
Backed by medical research, this cutting-edge technology brings together a family of patented algorithms designed to predict fatigue and sleepiness in individuals – which utilises your smart watch, in conjunction with the FleetPREDICT mobile app. With the majority of society wearing smart watches, adoption is easy.
As WHG director of operations Dylan Hartley explained, “This technology was developed using smart wearables to unlock new potential in the transport and consumer markets.”
“Traditionally when it comes to fatigue management, the only way we do this is through electronic work diaries and AI camera systems. The challenge with AI cameras is that they are very expensive and from a privacy point of view, there are driver concerns around being constantly monitored.”
Compatible with Garmin smart watches, FleetPREDICT brings highly accurate fatigue management to fleets – at a very low price-point.
So how does it work?
FleetPREDICT uses real-time analysis of the cardio-respiratory activity to predict sleep. It generates alarms to warn users of impending transitions from wakefulness to drowsiness, well before the onset of sleep.
“The watch monitors the parameters in a person’s vital systems including heart rate, heart rate variability, and other vitals,” said Dylan. “Then, based on a person’s age and weight, it uses the medically proven algorithm to predict the transition to sleep.”
With Garmin being such a strong and well-known brand in the wearable technology space. Sleep Advice Technologies and WHG collaborated to bring its new fatigue solution to market.
“Garmin offers consumer watches, that monitor a range of biometric data like heart rate and breathing rate through sensors in the watch,” explained Garmin’s head of B2B sales – ANZ, Harry Gasiamis.
“We’ve provided the canvas and the paints, and amazing companies like WHG develop great ideas and technology solutions.”
brain/cardio-respiratory activity to predict sleep. Image: WHG
FleetPREDICT not only continuously tracks your fatigue levels, it provides early fatigue warnings before you become drowsy – preventing micro-sleep related events and provides real-time in-cabin intervention through audible and vibration alerts
It features a simple and intuitive design for easy use on the go.
“When you jump in the cab, the technology starts working,” said Dylan. “The app on your phone detects movement, so it can identify when you’re driving, which then activates the technology. Within the first three minutes of driving, it builds a fatigue profile, which continues monitoring until you switch off your ignition and stop moving. The monitoring can also be controlled manually through the app if required.
“Some of the Garmin watches, like the Instinct 2, have a 28-day battery life, so you can use the device without the burden of having to constantly charge it.”
Harry commended WHG on bringing this new fatigue technology to market. “What they’ve done is turn the science from SAT into a product that people can use. We’re really excited by what WHG and SAT have put together as a team. The solution will become more dynamic and provide additional insights as it develops.”
“It’s a way to integrate a wrist wearable device that can make a difference helping drivers and improving safety out on the road.”
This wearable technology is already being used in fleets in Europe, and more recently has been launched in Australia, following extensive on-road testing.
Since WHG launched FleetPREDICT at TechDRIVE Roadshow in Melbourne, Dylan says the uptake of the product has been fantastic.
Talking to a user of FleetPREDICT, who has implemented the wearable technology for several months on long haul trips, it’s helped to enhance safety – and he’s been impressed. “With the app, you don’t need to think about it, the watch connects automatically and works as required,” he said. “I’ve found it to be very accurate. And as you’re just wearing a watch, it’s nothing extra that you need to carry on a day-to-day basis.”
Since its launch, FleetPREDICT is getting noticed. WHG has been nominated for the FleetPREDICT product in the Safety Innovation category of the 2024 HVIA National Awards, with the winner to be announced in December. Recently, SAT won the ‘Most Innovative Solution’ award at the 2023 Garmin Health Awards for its PREDICT algorithms. WHG & SAT recently showcased FleetPREDICT at the ITS World Congress in Dubai, generating huge interest on a global scale.
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