In partnership with Karma Automotive, the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA), and ROADMEDIC.AI, the LiDAR Saving Lives Public Safety Coalition (LSL) is at the forefront of the 9-1-1 Dispatcher Visibility Demonstration Project. This initiative aims to establish standardized software applications and communication protocols for Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) systems, enabling faster and more accurate 9-1-1 emergency response to vehicular emergencies.

Current 9-1-1 response to vehicular emergencies rely heavily on human communication and telematics routed through third-party call centers, often causing delays. By contrast, our collaborative efforts focus on enabling Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) to directly transmit critical data—including vehicle occupant status, crash severity, incident location, and even driver biometrics—instantaneously to 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Centers.

Karma Automotive, America's only ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, is leading the charge as the first OEM automotive partner in the 9-1-1 Dispatcher Visibility Demonstration Project. Their state-of-the-art Karma Cloud Services platform and next-generation vehicles are serving as the testing ground for this groundbreaking initiative. With support from UC Riverside and ROADMEDIC.AI, we are piloting and validating real-world use cases to ensure seamless integration across the automotive and public safety ecosystems.

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), every one-minute delay in emergency response increases fatality odds by 2.6%. Our mission is clear: reduce delays, enhance situational awareness for emergency responders, and save lives. Real-time, AI-driven insights shared across the emergency response ecosystem will revolutionize how responders prepare for and address critical incidents.

At LSL, we believe safety should not be a differentiator—it should be universal. Our coalition is dedicated to democratizing access to these life-saving technologies, sharing results with organizations such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the broader COVESA community.

The work we do today will define the safety standards of tomorrow. By aligning industry leaders, research institutions, and public safety agencies, LSL is building a foundation for smarter, faster, and more efficient emergency response systems.

Together, we are not just responding to crashes—we are preventing loss of life.