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Smart Eye AB (SMTEF) generates news around Human Insight AI, driver monitoring systems, and interior sensing technologies, with a strong emphasis on automotive safety and in-cabin intelligence. Company announcements often highlight new platform integrations, regulatory-focused driver support systems, and collaborations with semiconductor and software partners.
Recent news has featured Smart Eye’s production-proven driver and occupant monitoring software being pre-integrated on Renesas’ R-Car Gen 5 platform, enabling ASIL-grade in-cabin sensing on centralized automotive compute architectures. Other coverage includes joint demonstrations with Green Hills Software, where Smart Eye’s driver monitoring software runs alongside digital instrument clusters on consolidated ECUs using an ASIL-certified real-time operating system.
Smart Eye also issues updates on its AIS driver support systems for commercial vehicles, such as AIS CV Alert for drowsiness detection and AIS Focus for distraction detection, both designed to help bus and truck manufacturers comply with the EU’s General Safety Regulation and Advanced Driver Distraction Warning mandates. Additional news items describe CES showcases, including real-time alcohol impairment detection, context-aware in-cabin assistants, iris authentication, under-display camera integrations, compact all-in-one DMS units, and concept development kits.
Investors and industry followers can use this news feed to track Smart Eye’s automotive design wins, regulatory-related product launches, credit facility arrangements, and partnerships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Returning to this page provides an ongoing view of how Smart Eye’s Human Insight AI and driver monitoring technologies are being adopted across vehicle platforms and research and media applications.
Smart Eye has secured an order from a current customer to provide its advanced Driver Monitoring System (DMS) software for three additional car models, estimated to generate revenue of SEK 50 million.
The models are expected to enter production in the first half of 2023. This follows the successful previous implementation of Smart Eye's DMS in 16 models.
Smart Eye has now achieved a total of 93 design wins from 14 OEMs, with a combined lifetime value exceeding SEK 2,375 million.
Smart Eye has appointed Magnus Brunzell as the new VP of Applied AI Systems to enhance its automotive fleet and aftermarket operations. Brunzell brings over 25 years of automotive experience and will oversee the development of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), which integrate proprietary hardware and software. This strategic move targets the growing demand for safety solutions in various vehicle types, including trucks and buses. The DMS is constructed to meet Euro NCAP and GSR compliance, aiming at a significant market opportunity.
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Smart Eye announces its annual general meeting scheduled for April 28, 2022, from 17:00 to 18:00 at its Gothenburg office. Shareholders must be registered by April 20, 2022, and notify their participation by April 22, 2022. Key agenda items include the election of the board, approval of the annual report, and proposals for share issues. The Nomination Committee proposes Anders Jöfelt for Chairman and re-election of current board members. No dividend will be paid as funds will be carried forward. More details can be found on Smart Eye's website.
Smart Eye announced significant growth in its Q4 2021 results, with net sales increasing by 139% to SEK 43.7 million. However, the company reported an operating loss of SEK -43.6 million, influenced by costs associated with the Affectiva acquisition. For the full year of 2021, net sales rose 68% to SEK 109.7 million, but losses deepened to SEK -132.7 million. The firm underscored its market position with new design wins, projecting an estimated revenue potential of SEK 500 million from future projects.
Smart Eye has secured a significant Driver Monitoring System (DMS) design win from a major European OEM, estimated to generate revenue of SEK 50 million. With the potential for further design wins valued at SEK 500 million, this order solidifies Smart Eye's market position. The DMS software will be integrated into a new car model set to enter production in mid-2024. This achievement brings Smart Eye's total design wins to 90 with 14 OEMs, translating to a combined estimated lifetime value of SEK 2,325 million from current agreements.
Smart Eye has been honored at CES® 2022 for its Automotive Interior Sensing technology, which integrates driver and cabin monitoring to enhance road safety and user experience. This innovative solution detects driver behavior, cabin occupancy, and even emotional responses using advanced AI and real-time data. The company aims to lead in the burgeoning Interior Sensing market, responding to increasing demands for advanced safety features in vehicles. Smart Eye has been recognized during a record-high submission year, with 1,800 entries for the Innovation Awards.
Smart Eye has completed the acquisition of iMotions, a provider of software for human behavior research, as announced on October 26, 2021. The acquisition cost approximately MSEK 403, with MSEK 201 paid in newly issued shares and MSEK 202 in cash. This deal increases Smart Eye's share capital by SEK 101,949.30, representing about 4.60% of its capital. CEO Martin Krantz highlights that the acquisition positions Smart Eye to enhance its offerings in the automotive industry by integrating multimodal analysis software to its existing technology.
Smart Eye held an extraordinary general meeting on November 12, 2021, approving a directed share issue of up to 329,534 shares, increasing share capital by SEK 32,953.40. The shares are allocated to Carnegie Investment Bank on behalf of institutional investors at a subscription price of SEK 183 per share. This capital raise aims to facilitate the acquisition of iMotions A/S. The issuance results in approximately 1.56% dilution, raising total shares to 21,129,157. Furthermore, the board is authorized to issue shares for the iMotions acquisition based on market terms.