Axis and do.Sukasu Partner to Enhance Traffic Safety with KITARO Technology

Strategic Partnership Announcement

Axis, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, and do.Sukasu, based in Nara, have announced a collaboration aimed at enhancing traffic safety. This unique partnership combines do.Sukasu's advanced spatial awareness evaluation technology with Axis's vehicle operation data analysis to reduce traffic accident risks. Through this initiative, both companies aspire to establish a new evaluation metric for driving performance that emphasizes spatial awareness, ultimately striving for zero traffic accidents by promoting safety-conscious driving among motorists.

Background and Purpose of Collaboration

With the increasing aging population, risks associated with driving have become a significant societal issue in recent years. Furthermore, the demand for safety driving assistance technologies, particularly those leveraging advancements like AI, has surged. In response to these societal challenges, do.Sukasu possesses patented technology that assesses and trains spatial awareness abilities. Meanwhile, Axis excels in collecting and developing systems leveraging real-time vehicle operation management through their product, KITARO. Together, these companies combine their strengths to provide valuable insights aimed at reducing traffic accidents and enhancing 'safe driving longevity.'

Objectives and Strategy of Cooperation

The collaboration is set to integrate insights from both companies, providing enterprises and drivers with analytical data that fuses driving data with spatial awareness evaluation results. This innovative approach aims to create a mobility ecosystem that promotes both reduced traffic accident risks and extended durations of safe driving capabilities.

Key Roles in the Partnership

- do.Sukasu:

- Responsible for researching and developing algorithms based on driving data and providing core technologies for spatial awareness evaluation.

- Axis:

- Focuses on improving services with its KITARO system and provides technological support for collecting driving data.

In addition, both companies will ensure to handle data utilization responsibly, emphasizing personal information protection and information security, as they collaborate to promote effective use of first and secondary data stemming from driving information. With this effort, they aim to contribute to extending health longevity through improved driving capabilities.

About the KITARO System

The KITARO system by Axis is already in use by over 1,200 companies, offering real-time visibility into vehicle movements. This system alleviates the burden of daily report generation, enhances operational efficiency, and reduces costs. Furthermore, it evaluates safe driving and eco-driving practices based on vehicle operation data, facilitating effective driving guidance.