1. Introduction: The Road to Smarter, Safer Mobility
When it comes to road safety, seeing isn’t always enough. In-car systems like ADAS, sensors, and cameras have made impressive advances in protecting drivers and passengers.
Yet they all face the same fundamental challenge: they can only detect what’s directly in front of them. Obstacles hidden around corners, sudden hazards beyond the driver’s view, and fast-moving threats outside the car’s sensory range still pose risks.
That’s where Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology comes in as a game changer. V2X doesn’t just protect those inside the vehicle—it safeguards everyone on the road, including cyclists, pedestrians, and micromobility users. It’s about creating a connected environment where vehicles and road users communicate seamlessly to prevent accidents before they happen.
Leading OEMs like Renault, with whom Eye-Net has been conducting field trials, recognize that road safety isn’t just about enhancing what happens inside the car—it’s about advancing smarter mobility for all.
This shift also serves as a strategic advantage in an industry where differentiation matters. OEMs who are early adopters of cutting-edge safety technologies follow the same approach with V2X, positioning themselves as innovators in a highly competitive market while meeting both consumer expectations and evolving regulatory demands.
In this article, we are looking at Eye-Net’s in-car / out-of-car approach, made possible by the combined use of Eye-Net™ Sense and Eye-Net™ Protect. Together, they create a robust, network-based safety ecosystem that extends protection beyond the vehicle.
Powered by Eye-Net’s Real-Time Multi-User technology, these proprietary solutions work effectively on existing 3G and 4G networks. Leveraging existing cellular infrastructure, they allow automakers to deploy them at scale without costly new hardware or infrastructure changes.
2. The Combined In-Car / Out-of-Car Approach
The global automotive V2X market is witnessing remarkable growth, highlighting the industry’s shift towards connected vehicle technologies. In 2024, the market was valued at approximately $1.91 billion and is projected to soar to around $80.49 billion by 2034 (precedenceresearch.com).
At the heart of this transformation is a combined in-car / out-of-car approach. While traditional Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have focused on improving safety within the vehicle, V2X technology expands this capability by creating an interconnected safety net that extends beyond the car itself.
This approach enables vehicles to detect threats with 360-degree awareness – including beyond-of-sight – and facilitates real-time communication that alerts not just drivers but also vulnerable road users (VRUs). It’s an approach that benefits pedestrians, cyclists, and micro mobility riders.
These individuals already play an active role in road safety, through responsible behavior and adherence to traffic rules, but this technology enhances their ability to proactively manage risks, especially in complex or unpredictable situations, creating a more dynamic, two-way approach to collision prevention.
Let’s break down exactly why this matters for automotive OEMs:
Reflecting a Commitment to Human Life and the Most Vulnerable Road Users: Prioritizing safety for all road users demonstrates a strong commitment to social responsibility.
Enhancing Peace of Mind for Drivers and Passengers: Advanced safety features provide greater confidence and comfort behind the wheel.
Differentiating in an Extremely Competitive Market: Offering cutting-edge safety technologies helps automakers stand out from the competition.
Gaining a Market Edge Through Early Adoption: Regulators and city planners are pushing for connected vehicle ecosystems, making early adoption a significant competitive advantage.
As the V2X market expands, OEMs have a unique opportunity to differentiate their offerings by integrating advanced, real-time communication solutions, connecting vehicles, road infrastructure, pedestrians and VRUs, cyclists, and traffic management systems.
The result is a more proactive and inclusive safety strategy that anticipates potential risks and empowers all road users—not just those behind the wheel—to respond effectively before incidents occur.
3. Zoom In: How Eye-Net™’s Solutions Provide a Competitive Safety Edge
When it comes to road safety, the key is not just reacting to hazards—it’s anticipating and avoiding them whenever possible.
Eye-Net’s solutions are designed with this proactive approach in mind, offering network-based technologies that: I) Enhance the effectiveness of traditional in-car systems II) Expand safety beyond the vehicle.
At the same time, they prioritize user anonymity and adhere to strict GDPR compliance.
Eye-Net™ Sense: An advanced automotive vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solution that integrates seamlessly into ADAS, navigation, and control systems. It goes beyond in-car sensors by using cellular connectivity to detect hazards that aren’t visible to the driver, such as around corners or beyond other vehicles.
Because it functions as a virtual sensor, there’s no need for extra hardware—making integration straightforward and cost-effective. This helps OEMs enhance vehicle safety without adding complexity.
Eye-Net™ Protect: A real-time pre-collision alert system designed for all road users, with an emphasis on vulnerable road users (VRUs). This means, in addition to drivers, it also protects pedestrians—including children and the elderly—cyclists, and micromobility users. It transforms smartphones and smart devices into safety tools that can communicate potential risks. By leveraging existing cellular networks, Eye-Net Protect allows OEMs to extend safety coverage in a large-scale deployment with ease.
The Combined Power of Eye-Net Sense + Eye-Net Protect: Together, these solutions create a comprehensive safety ecosystem that bridges the gap between in-car technologies and the broader mobility landscape. They help early adopting automakers to shed a light on their role as leaders in smart mobility and safety innovation.
4. Case Study: Eye-Net’s Field Trial in Bordeaux, France
Background: Eye-Net is collaborating with its partners at Software République – as well as Allianz France and Université de Bordeaux and TBM (Transports Bordeaux Métropolitain) – in conducting field trials in Bordeaux, France. The trial is set to evaluate the real-world performance of Eye-Net’s trademarked V2X solutions in the setting of Bordeaux’s urban mobility environment.
What Is Being Tested:
Following the successful completion of the UTAC Technology Qualification in France, Eye-Net initiated trials focusing on cyclist awareness notifications and advanced scenarios designed to protect vulnerable road users (VRUs)—a critical need in bustling European cities where cycling and micro-mobility are rapidly increasing.
Eye-Net has successfully completed a series of trials which evaluates the integration of Eye-Net’s SDK into 3rd party apps – Orange’s and Eviden’s utility app – detecting potential collisions between VRUs and drivers in complex traffic conditions.
Interim Results from the Field: The series of trials completed so far in Bordeaux demonstrate the strong potential of Eye-Net’s V2X solution in enhancing road safety. The trials highlighted Eye-Net’s ability to deliver real-time hazard alerts to both drivers and vulnerable road users (VRUs), positioning it as a promising dual-sided system for urban environments.
Eye-Net met all predefined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), designed to assess both technical performance and real-world applicability—focusing on how effectively the technology operates in complex traffic conditions to support accident prevention.
Outlook: Eye-Net is advancing to the next stage of testing, which will involve a broader range of scenarios and participants. These continued efforts aim to further validate the technology’s scalability and impact.
KPI’s and Key Takeaways:
- High Alert Accuracy Rate – Alerts were correctly triggered, ensuring reliable hazard detection.
- Stable Connectivity – Zero connection losses or disruptions were recorded throughout the testing period.
- Optimized Battery Consumption – The app operated efficiently with minimal impact on device battery life.
- Positive User Satisfaction – Cyclists provided high ratings for alert relevance and usability.
5. Conclusion: Bridging In-Car Safety with Out-of-Car Protection
By moving beyond traditional, conventional Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, V2X technology transforms how we approach accident prevention. It bridges the gap between drivers, vulnerable road users, and the broader mobility ecosystem, enabling real-time communication that can make a critical difference when it matters most.
Eye-Net’s combined solutions – Eye-Net™ Sense and Eye-Net™ Protect – create a cohesive safety network that not only enhances existing smart systems within the vehicle but also extends protection to everyone on the road.
This proactive, integrated approach builds on traditional safety measures, adding a new layer of intelligence, connectivity, and responsiveness.
For automakers, integrating these solutions is more than just meeting safety standards – it’s about leading the way in an evolving mobility landscape. By adopting technologies that protect all road users, brands can strengthen their market position, drive innovation, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of smart mobility and road safety.
