In response to the rising number of bus-related traffic accidents, Taiwan has unveiled its first AI-powered smart cockpit system designed specifically for large commercial vehicles. Statistics from the Ministry of Transportation reveal that over half of major vehicle accidents in 2024 were caused by driver fatigue, stress, or distraction. With the support from the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), III Software Technology Institute (STI) collaborated with First International Computer (FIC) to develop the first “AI Smart Cockpit System for Large Commercial Vehicles” in Taiwan to close the driving safety gaps in large commercial vehicles. The system integrates a Driver Monitoring System (DMS), the CamBoost AI Enhancer, and an Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD). Officially debuting on 23rd April at the 2025 Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show, the system is slated for commercial adoption in 2026 and is projected to generate over NT$1.2 billion in industrial output.
To deal with the urgent need for comprehensive road safety enhancement, the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has funded the Institute for Information Industry (III) in its successful development of the “AI Smart Cockpit System.” The system integrates chips, sensors, and AI-driven system applications, introducing full-posture driver behavior monitoring technology. Unlike conventional Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) that primarily focus on facial and eye features, the new system employs side-mounted cameras to recognize full-body driver movements. The design allows for accurate detection of high-risk behaviors that distract drivers’ attention from driving, such as texting, eating, or bending down to pick up objects. By improving the active safety system's protection against "human factors", as well as supply chain integration and cooperation with Taiwanese DMS system manufacturers such as oToBrite, III hopes to build a more complete, domestically-developed, independent, and innovative driving safety detection network.
To lower the barrier for transportation operators to adopt AI technologies, the Institute for Information Industry (III), in collaboration with Kneron, has developed the “CamBoost AI Enhancer.” This innovative device equips existing vehicle cameras with low-power AI chips, enabling Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features such as lane departure detection, forward collision warning, and pedestrian recognition. By enhancing traditional dashcams or surveillance cameras already installed in large commercial vehicles with real-time image recognition and active warning capabilities, CamBoost eliminates the need for full vehicle system replacements. This not only reduces upgrade costs, but also accelerates the transition of conventional fleets toward AI-driven safety solutions—significantly improving their ability to identify and respond to on-road risks in real time.
The “AI Smart Cockpit System” is specifically designed to accommodate the vertical windshields of large commercial vehicles. In addition to its two advanced ADAS features, the system incorporates an Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD) developed by First International Computer (FIC). This AR-HUD projects critical information—such as blind spot camera images, navigation cues, and AI-detected hazards—directly into the driver’s field of view without obstructing visibility. By dynamically adjusting the projection position in response to the driver’s eye movements, the system ensures that essential safety data is always optimally placed, which enhances the driver’s situational awareness and decision-making speed.
Dr. I-Heng Meng, Senior Vice President and Director General of III Software Technology Institute indicated that By developing the “AI Smart Cockpit System,” the technology chain can be fully integrated, and the industry's adoption of new technologies can be accelerated by lowering the entry threshold. The AR-HUD application is scheduled to undergo pilot testing in commercial buses across Asia in the second half of 2025, with full commercial deployment expected in 2026. It is projected to generate billions of New Taiwan Dollars in potential value for Taiwan’s smart automotive electronics industry.
Dr. Meng also mentioned the international interest garnered by the “CamBoost AI Enhancer,” which was showcased by Kneron at 2025 CES in the U.S., attracting attention from numerous enterprises. As AI technology continues to penetrate various vehicle fields, III will maintain its collaborative approach with industry partners to co-develop innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of intelligent transportation and road safety—ultimately creating a safer, smarter mobility environment for drivers and all road users.