iOnRoad augmented driving app too smart for iPhone

LAS VEGAS, USA: Picitup, a leading provider of computer vision solutions, announced the public launch of their latest product, iOnRoad, a visual radar app that warns drivers of potential collisions. The iOnRoad app takes advantage of the processing power and multi-tasking capabilities of high- end Android handsets, missing from even the iPhone 4S.

“The iOnRoad app could only have been developed for Android,” said Alon Atsmon, CEO of Picitup, developers of iOnRoad. “Google was quick to embrace our app’s comprehensive use of Android and recently invited iOnRoad to present at the Google Developer’s Day in Tel Aviv.”

iOnRoad improves driving in real-time using the power of advanced smartphones. The app uses the smartphone’s native camera and sensors to detect vehicles in front of the vehicle, alerting drivers when they are in danger. iOnRoad’s VisualRadar, maps objects in front of the driver in realtime, calculating the user’s current speed using native sensors. As the vehicle approaches danger, an audio-visual warning pops up to warn the driver of a possible collision, allowing them to brake in time. The app can be used in “background mode,” allowing users to use the navigation app or take phone calls, while still remaining safe on the road.

“iOnRoad is at the forefront of a movement to leverage the smartphone in the car for safe driving applications”, said Roger C. Lanctot, senior analyst, global automotive practice, Strategy Analytics. “iOnRoad redefines the smartphone-based navigation experience creating an almost magical merger of existing technologies. This launch is just the beginning of an entirely new user experience being enabled with smartphone technology, sensors and accelerometers.”

Reception from the active Android community has been incredibly enthusiastic as evidenced by hockey stick growth of the app while still in Beta without the benefit of any marketing. Mobile carriers have also taken an active interest in iOnRoad. Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile recently selected iOnRoad as one of their "Android Top10-Apps" and featured the app in the current issue of their newsletter.