OUR JOURNEY SO FAR
The historical timeline of the milestones, technological breakthroughs, and strategic deployments driving the MCAS ecosystem.
MCAS IDEATION
The first concept and ideation of a retrofittable pre-collision warning system was conceived with the aim to prevent crashes involving motorcyclists, especially those who ride small-engine motorcycles.
FIRST MCAS PROTOTYPE (ULTRASONIC SENSOR)
The first working prototype with automated audio, visual, and phone-call alert functions was completed utilizing low-cost initial sensor configurations.
FIRST LIDAR FITMENT ONTO A MOTORCYCLE
The first fitment of MCAS on an actual motorcycle was carried out. Significant progress was made in testing the integration of GPS modules, GSM modules, and the MCAS system for distance-based alert activation on a 2007 100cc Honda motorcycle using a 12m LIDAR sensor.
SUCCESSFUL FIELD DEMONSTRATION & MEDIA RELEASE
A field demonstration of the MCAS prototype was successfully conducted for MIROS top management in a controlled environment, proving the system's ability to detect objects and activate alerts automatically. MIROS released an official media statement to announce the innovation to the public.
FILING OF PATENT FOR MCAS TECHNOLOGIES
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) officially filed a patent application for MCAS technologies on November 11, 2021, under patent application number PI2021006604.
LAUNCH OF PILOT RETROFIT PROJECT
Following a successful collaboration agreement with PLUS Malaysia Berhad to co-fund the project, the official launch of a pilot project to retrofit motorcycles used by commuting workers in Malaysia with the MCAS system was announced to the public.
FIRST FITMENT ONTO A SPORTBIKE MODEL
The engineering team successfully expanded the hardware configuration compatibility and retrofitted the MCAS system onto a 2015 Yamaha FZ150i sportbike model.
FIRST PARTICIPANT FLEET INSTALLATION
A 2004 Yamaha Ego 115 cc scooter was the first active participant motorcycle model successfully installed with the operational MCAS system within the public field testing pilot project.
Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) • Patent Pending