Roadzen Inc. announced recently that its DrivebuddyAI platform has been granted a patent in India for its Real-Time Driver Drowsiness Detection Algorithm.
DrivebuddyAI’s patented system leverages AI and computer vision to monitor over 92 real-time eye and facial cues, enabling early detection of driver fatigue and triggering instant alerts—helping prevent accidents before they occur. The newly granted patent strengthens Roadzen’s expanding global IP portfolio, with additional filings underway in the U.S. and Europe.
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), crashes involving at least one distracted driver accounted for 29% of all motor vehicle crashes and costs. This underscores the urgent need for real-time safety technologies like DrivebuddyAI, which directly target distraction and fatigue—the two leading contributors to road incidents globally.
This breakthrough capability is also core to compliance with India’s upcoming draft road safety regulation for commercial vehicles, that is expected to be adopted by April 1, 2026. The regulation will require Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning Systems (DDAWS) or AIS 184 in all new commercial vehicles produced — impacting over 1 million units annually. DrivebuddyAI remains the first and only platform validated under the AIS-184 standard by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), positioning Roadzen as the frontrunner in this transformational regulatory and market opportunity.
DrivebuddyAI Recent Milestones
- Data Scale: Surpassed 1.8 billion kilometers of real-world driving—up 80% in less than six months since reaching the 1-billion-kilometer milestone.
- Fleet Impact: Delivered a 72% reduction in on-road accidents across commercial deployments.
- Regulatory Readiness: Fully compliant and deployment-ready ahead of India’s new commercial vehicle safety regulation.
- CARD Patent: Secured a patent for the Cognitive Assessment of Risk for Drivers (CARD), enabling AI-based driver risk profiling.
- Industry Recognition: Honored at the Bosch Excellence Awards in Mobility (BEAM) during the MPS Summit 2025, with DrivebuddyAI recognized as a standout partner furthering the vision of #MobilityWithoutSideEffects.
“DrivebuddyAI is fast becoming the standard for safety and compliance in fleet operations,” said Rohan Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Roadzen. “With India’s new commercial safety regulation, our first-mover advantage, patented AI, and real-world performance place us in a category of one. Fleet operators are not just adopting DrivebuddyAI for compliance—they’re seeing tangible ROI through reduced accidents, increased uptime, and lower insurance costs.”
About Roadzen Inc.
RoadZen is into insurance and mobility. They leverage computer vision, generative AI and telematics to offer solutions for road safety, underwriting, and claims processing. Their platforms, like DrivebuddyAI and xClaim, help prevent accidents, provide fair premiums, and expedite claims for insurers, carmakers, and fleets worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.roadzen.ai.
