Much of the market discussion around artificial intelligence centers on the massive capital investment in the technology’s own infrastructure. However, a tangible, positive result of AI actively at work in the transportation and logistics sector is highlighted in a new report.
The report from Samsara (IOT) provides a powerful case study on AI’s real-world application and tangible returns. The company recently published its first large-scale analysis of real-world outcomes, showing how AI-driven safety solutions are creating measurable financial and safety improvements in the logistics industry.
The findings are based on a cohort analysis of anonymized, aggregated data points from thousands of fleets worldwide. The analysis looked at key safety metrics within customers’ first 30 months with Samsara, according to the report. Notably, the report showed that fleets deploying AI safety solutions saw a 73% reduction in crash rates, among other improvements. This is a significant gain in one of the world’s largest and most essential industries.
The key findings from the report also demonstrate that the positive effects on driver behavior are both immediate and continuous. Within the first six months of adoption, Samsara customers in aggregate saw significant change, including a 48% decrease in harsh events like hard braking, an 84% decrease in mobile usage while driving, and a 4% decrease in speeding.
AI Provides Long-Term Safety Enhancements
Crucially, these improvements aren’t short-lived. The report also shows that the value of the technology strengthens over time as behaviors are reinforced. At the 30-month mark, customers saw even greater gains. The report showed a 69% decrease in harsh events, a 23% decrease in speeding, and a 96% decrease in mobile usage.
Furthermore, this report is an important example of how AI is already moving past the infrastructure-buildout phase to deliver concrete results in the real economy. It highlights a technology that is actively reducing accidents, lowering risk, and improving efficiency for businesses today.
For advisors tracking this space, Samsara’s is included in the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence Index (THNQ). THNQ is the underlying index for the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (THNQ) and the L&G Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF (AIAI.LN).
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