# AI & Computer Vision’s Role in IoT | Drover AI's Alex Nesic

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2022-07-21
- Length: 24m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-07-21-ai-computer-visions-role-in-iot-drover-ais-alex-nesic
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/AI--Computer-Visions-Role-in-IoT--Drover-AIs-Alex-Nesic-e28bk2v

## Summary

Alex Nesic, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Drover AI, explains how the company uses edge-based computer vision and AI to solve GPS inaccuracies in shared micromobility fleets. He details the PathPilot module, which provides contextual location awareness to ensure regulatory compliance and safety for e-scooters and bikes. Nesic also discusses the strategic decision to launch as a retrofit module before integrating directly into vehicle designs to reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market.

## Chapters

- [1:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-07-21-ai-computer-visions-role-in-iot-drover-ais-alex-nesic#t=81) Introduction: Alex Nesic and Drover AI
- [2:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-07-21-ai-computer-visions-role-in-iot-drover-ais-alex-nesic#t=135) PathPilot and Contextual Location Awareness
- [5:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-07-21-ai-computer-visions-role-in-iot-drover-ais-alex-nesic#t=351) GPS Limitations and Edge Computing Solutions
- [10:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-07-21-ai-computer-visions-role-in-iot-drover-ais-alex-nesic#t=636) Computer Vision Networks and Data Insights
- [14:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-07-21-ai-computer-visions-role-in-iot-drover-ais-alex-nesic#t=847) Future Applications: Urban Planning and Safety
- [18:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-07-21-ai-computer-visions-role-in-iot-drover-ais-alex-nesic#t=1139) Supply Chain and Privacy Challenges
- [21:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-07-21-ai-computer-visions-role-in-iot-drover-ais-alex-nesic#t=1275) Product Strategy: Retrofit vs. Integrated Design

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Drover AI (company)
- PathPilot (product)
- VOI (company)
- Nexar (company)
- Autonomo (company)
- Ouijo (company)
- Helium (product)

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