Dareesoft’s vehicle-mounted AI sensors detect road hazards in real time

Tech startup Dareesoft has successfully demonstrated its AI-powered road hazard detection system in Dubai, proving its ability to identify over 2,000 real-time road hazards.

Key development: The proof of concept (PoC) in Dubai validates Dareesoft’s RiaaS (Road Hazard Information as a Service) system, marking a significant step in the company’s Middle East expansion plans.

• The successful demonstration leads Dareesoft to plan expansion across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait
• The system demonstrated its capability to detect over 2,000 road hazards in real-time during the Dubai PoC
• The announcement was made on December 25, signaling immediate expansion plans

Technology overview: RiaaS combines AI and vehicle-mounted sensors to create an all-in-one road safety solution that monitors and reports hazardous conditions in real-time.

• The system can identify 12 distinct types of road hazards, including potholes, cracks, and fallen objects
• The solution works while vehicles are in motion, providing continuous monitoring
• Applications span multiple sectors including road maintenance, smart cities, vehicle control, mapping, navigation, and insurance

Market presence and adoption: Dareesoft has already established a strong presence in South Korea, with several local governments implementing the technology.

• Seoul’s metropolitan government has adopted RiaaS to reduce traffic accidents and improve pedestrian safety
• The company, founded in 2020, claims to be the first to commercialize AI-powered road hazard detection services
• Dareesoft maintains a strong R&D focus with 70% of its workforce dedicated to research and development
• The company holds 12 key patents in AIoT, connectivity, and big data technologies

Looking ahead: The Dubai demonstration positions Dareesoft as a potential leader in road safety technology across the Middle East, where aging infrastructure creates growing demand for innovative safety solutions.

• The successful PoC demonstrates the technology’s reliability in a new geographic market
• Elizabeth Row, Dareesoft’s CEO, emphasizes the global need for enhanced safety measures due to aging road infrastructure
• The company’s expansion strategy targets regions with both developing and established infrastructure

Future implications: As cities worldwide grapple with aging infrastructure and increasing traffic safety concerns, Dareesoft’s technology could play a crucial role in modernizing road maintenance and safety systems, though the company will need to prove its scalability across diverse urban environments and driving conditions.