Dubai Tram drivers monitored by artificial intelligence in safety drive

Dubai's transport authority is trialling the use of artificial intelligence to monitor tram drivers. The Roads and Transport Authority on Sunday said the data collected could be used to cut accidents, prevent unsafe driving, show incident hot spots and enhance passenger safety. The system includes a smart device and an armband that tracks drivers' heart rates, speech patterns and reaction times to assess driving style, unsafe patterns and gestures based on profiles. The system includes a smart device and an armband that tracks driver heart rate, speech patterns and reaction times. The RTA said the data collected is then "processed from both incidents and routine operations to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individuals". "Transportation networks and their assets are widely known as critical infrastructure that require attention to detail and special protection," said Hassan Al Mutawa, director of rail operations at the RTA.