Kaiyi Technology

About Kaiyi Technology

Kaiyi Technology, also known as KeyTech, operates under the brand ADASPLUS and is a provider of high-precision assisted driving safety software. The company was founded in 2016, with the founding team beginning preparations in November 2015. The co-founder and CEO, Beck Liu, previously worked at ZTE and Tencent in product R&D and business development. The CTO, Shiliang Zhang, has over a decade of experience, including roles at Continental and Tencent in the ADAS team. The company was established with the dual aims of using ADAS algorithms to improve vehicle safety and recognizing the transformative potential of AI in the automotive industry. By 2018, Kaiyi Technology had become a top supplier of ADAS SDKs in China for smart dash cams and intelligent rearview mirrors. The firm secured over 100 million RMB in a Series A+ funding round in 2019.

The company specializes in developing safety solutions for the transportation sector by integrating AI algorithms, machine learning, and facial recognition. It serves a diverse client base that includes passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and public transportation systems, including car-sharing companies. The business model involves providing full-stack services and solutions directly to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket clients. Kaiyi offers its technology through various product formats, including Software Development Kits (SDKs), turnkey solutions, and hardware for fleet management.

Kaiyi's product portfolio is built around a suite of proprietary technologies including a Forward Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), and Face Recognition. The ADAS provides warnings for lane departure (LDW), forward collisions (FCW), and pedestrians (PCW). The DMS monitors driver behavior, detecting signs of fatigue, smoking, phone use, and distraction. Furthermore, the company has developed its own professional vehicle operating system, Keytech OS, to enhance in-vehicle device performance. Their solutions are offered in various packages, including hardware like the 682-AI Box for fleet management and SDKs applicable to dash cams, electronic mirrors, and GPS devices.