Subaru Corporation has partnered with Dell Technologies to enhance driver safety through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced storage solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize conventional transportation modes by prioritizing the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.

Arthur Lewis, President of Infrastructure Solutions Group at Dell Technologies, highlights the potential of data-driven innovation in bolstering driver safety. By utilizing Dell’s PowerScale storage infrastructure, Subaru aims to advance its EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, currently installed in over 5.5 million vehicles worldwide. EyeSight ensures safety by monitoring traffic dynamics, optimizing cruise control, and issuing timely warnings to prevent lane deviations.

Subaru’s adoption of Dell PowerScale network-attached storage systems enables the effective storage, management, and analysis of extensive data crucial for refining driver assist technology. This infrastructure addresses the demand for AI modeling and validation, offering scalability and enhanced performance across diverse data environments.

The SUBARU Lab, established in 2020 as a hub for AI development, now integrates Dell PowerScale systems to enhance data storage capacity and facilitate more robust AI image analysis. This scalability allows for seamless data access, fostering collaboration between the SUBARU Lab and Tokyo offices and creating opportunities for business expansion.

Takashi Kanai, Deputy Chief of SUBARU Lab and Manager of ADAS Development Department, emphasizes Subaru’s dedication to safety and innovation. He expresses confidence in Dell PowerScale as the foundation of EyeSight technology, driving continuous advancements in AI to elevate driver safety standards.

Subaru’s EyeSight, leveraging stereo camera technology, showcases the company’s commitment to safety. Its advanced features, including pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise control, have received recognition from independent agencies worldwide. Internal research based on data from Japan’s Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis (ITARDA) highlights the exceptional safety performance of EyeSight-equipped vehicles, with an accident rate as low as 0.06 percent.