TR97: STEERX : AI- Powered Vision Based Navigation Module

Kevin Hoe Jian Wei Asia Pacific University Of Technology And Innovation (APU)

STEERX is a compact, high-performance automotive safety system engineered to reduce lane-change collisions for everyday vehicles across ASEAN. Designed with affordability and simple retrofitting in mind, it brings advanced vision-based driver assistance features typically exclusive to luxury models  to mass-market cars, buses, and transport fleets.

At its core, STEERX uses an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano edge AI processor to perform real-time deep learning for lane detection, vehicle tracking, and safe-distance assessment. Through an Arducam Camarray interface with four Sony IMX307 ultra-wide camera modules (forward and blind-spot coverage), the system delivers precise situational awareness even under night or adverse weather conditions. A 12–24V automotive power module ensures seamless integration across diverse vehicle platforms.

Engineered in a lightweight, modular enclosure, STEERX supports streamlined installation, optimized component usage, and long-term reliability, enabling scalable safety upgrades without costly redesigns or wasteful hardware replacements.

Aligned with UN SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-Being), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production), STEERX advances safer mobility systems, promotes local innovation, and encourages sustainable modernization of existing transportation assets making road safety more accessible and environmentally responsible.