Global Sensor Systems and OMS Express Demonstrate AI-Powered Fleet Safety System with Support from Ontario Government Through Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

Global Sensor Systems

Aug 25

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Global Sensor Systems Inc. completed development and real-world testing of SecurePath™, an automatic braking system that uses LIDAR and AI to prevent reversing collisions in commercial vehicles, with support from the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).

Mississauga, Ontario – August 25, 2026 – Global Sensor Systems Inc. (GSSI), a Canadian leader in fleet safety technology with more than 47 years of experience, today announced the successful completion of SecurePath™, a next-generation AI-powered fleet safety system developed in partnership with OMS Express, an Ontario-based transportation and logistics provider.

The project was supported through the OVIN R&D Partnership Fund, with a $100,000 investment from the Government of Ontario and over $231,000 in industry contributions from GSSI and OMS Express, for a total project value of more than $331,000.

The SecurePath™ project leveraged LIDAR and advanced AI to successfully demonstrate an automatic braking system that prevents reversing collisions in commercial vehicles.

Backing accidents remain a leading cause of fleet incidents, particularly in waste management, logistics, and construction, where drivers face limited visibility, tight working spaces, and long shifts. Unlike passive safety tools that rely on cameras or alarms, SecurePath™ actively stops the vehicle when an obstacle is detected, removing the human variable from the equation. By advancing this technology in Ontario, the project strengthens the province’s leadership in smart mobility and helps make roads and worksites safer across North America.

Over the course of the 12-month project, Global Sensor Systems built 25 SecurePath™ prototype units and installed them on OMS Express trucks across Ontario for pilot testing. Each unit combines LiDAR, Time-of-Flight cameras, and digital video, fused through proprietary AI computer vision algorithms to detect pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and static obstacles in real time, then automatically apply the brakes when a collision risk is identified. Data logging modules captured operational performance and near-miss events from real-world use, allowing the team to iteratively refine both the hardware and the AI detection software. The system was optimized for the low-light and high-dust conditions typical of waste collection and construction environments. Driver feedback was gathered through interviews and weekly follow-ups with OMS Express operators, and a patent application for the technology was completed and filed during the project period.

OMS Express served as the industry partner for the project, providing access to its commercial fleet for real-world testing and validation. The collaboration allowed GSSI to evaluate SecurePath™ under operational conditions and confirm the system meets the demands of the logistics industry.

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"Partnering with Global Sensor Systems on SecurePath™ allowed us to put next-generation safety technology to the test in real operating conditions. The pilot gave our drivers hands-on experience and helped shape the final product. Investing in technology that protects our drivers and the communities we serve is a priority for OMS Express."

Tom Eisner, CEO, OMS Express

“Completing the SecurePath™ project with OMS Express is an important milestone for Global Sensor Systems. Backing accidents cause serious injuries, fatalities, and costly downtime for fleet operators across North America. With this project, we’ve shown that combining LIDAR and AI can deliver an active safety solution that stops these accidents before they happen, not just warning drivers about them. The partnership with OMS Express and the support from OVIN made it possible to bring this innovation from concept to validated, real-world performance.”

Tamey McIntosh, President, Global Sensor Systems

“Ontario companies are developing innovative technologies to meet today’s automotive and mobility challenges, providing solutions that are being adopted around the world. Global Sensor Systems’ SecurePath™ project will ensure a safer, more connected commercial transportation system, supporting industry, strengthening investments, and driving Ontario’s economy forward.”

Raed Kadri, Head of OVIN, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)

“The strongest innovation ecosystems create opportunities for homegrown companies to develop breakthrough technologies, validate them with industry partners and turn those ideas into commercially viable solutions. Global Sensor Systems is a great example of that journey. Through OCI and OVIN, we’re helping Ontario SMEs de-risk innovation, leverage private-sector investment and bring made-in-Ontario technologies into real-world environments. The result is stronger companies, safer communities, more resilient supply chains and economic growth that stays here in Ontario.”

Claudia Krywiak, President & CEO, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)

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About Global Sensor Systems Inc. (GSSI)

Global Sensor Systems is a Mississauga-based leader in fleet safety technology, specializing in automatic reverse braking systems. With more than 47 years of experience and thousands of installations across North America, GSSI is dedicated to reducing backing accidents through advanced sensing and intelligent control. To learn more, visit www.globalsensorsystems.com

About OMS Express

OMS Express is a premier transportation and logistics provider in Ontario, focused on operational excellence and investing in cutting-edge safety technologies to protect its fleet and the communities it serves. To learn more, visit http://www.omsexpress.com/index.html

About the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is an initiative of the Government of Ontario, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), designed to reinforce Ontario’s position as a North American leader in advanced automotive technology and smart mobility solutions such as connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles and electric and low-carbon vehicle technologies.

Through resources such as research and development (R&D) support, talent and skills development, technology acceleration, business and technical supports, and demonstration grounds, OVIN provides a competitive advantage to Ontario-made automotive and mobility technology companies.

For more information: https://www.ovinhub.ca.