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The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) and Harita Seating Systems Ltd (HSSL), a manufacturer of seating systems in India, are collaborating to develop products to enhance road safety, according to a press release from IIT-M.
Tech know-how IIT-M will transfer to HSSL indigenous technological know-how on ubiquitous monitoring of driver performance and behaviour.
Both IIT-M and HSSL plan to leverage their experience in product development and manufacturing to make commercially-viable products that help enhance safety for road users.
According to a 2014 report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), of the 4.5 lakh accidental deaths reported in the country, around 1.5 lakh were attributed to road accidents. It has also been found that over 40 per cent of these deaths were caused by human error or driver fatigue.
AG Giridharan, President, HSSL, said the technical solutions provided by IIT-M will not only enhance driver comfort and safety, but also help fleet owners manage their resources better.
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