This startup is making use of AI technology to improve road safety within communities. Co-founded by Dhruv Maheshwari ENG15 W15, Obvio works with municipalities to provide solar-powered cameras that can detect a range of driver wrongdoings, from stop-sign violations to phone use.
Obvio’s cameras can be paired with signs to deliver real-time feedback (“Phone down”), inform officers where to patrol, and deliver automatic enforcement action, among other solutions. The company — which has deployed its technology in a handful of U.S. cities so far — recently raised $22 million in venture capital to expand its reach.
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