Optalert

18/05/2025

As National Road Safety Week comes to a close, we are reminded that road safety is an everyday responsibility that can be enhanced with smart tools backed by science.

At Optalert, we have gone beyond blood alcohol content with the Optalert Intoxication Scale: a breakthrough biomarker that detects alcohol-related driver impairment, unlocking a new chapter in road safety.

Impairment is not always visible. But with the right tools, it can be detected, and lives can be saved.

Have a read here - https://www.optalert.com/beyond-bac-announcing-the-optalert-intoxication-scale/

We unveil the discovery of a new biomarker: the Optalert Intoxication Scale! An algorithm that detects alcohol-related driver impairment in real-time.

17/05/2025

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and other sleep disorders are leading but often overlooked causes of drowsiness and fatigue on the road. Left undiagnosed, these conditions can put drivers and everyone around them at risk.

That is why testing for sleep conditions can save lives – by preventing people from falling asleep while driving, helping everyone on the road get home safely.

At Optalert, we support early detection by providing innovative, science-backed tools that detect drowsiness and impairment in real-time – because knowing the risks is the first step toward preventing them.

Learn more at https://www.optalert.com/

15/05/2025

Think yawning means you are drowsy? Think again.

During National Road Safety Week, we are busting myths.

Research shows yawning is not a reliable indicator of fatigue, and depending on it can put lives at risk.

Learn why: https://www.optalert.com/yawning-is-a-poor-indicator-of-drowsiness/

In the automotive sector, some engineering teams have developed driver monitoring systems (DMSs) that attempt to detect the driver yawning as a proxy for drowsiness. This is not only ineffective, but likely increases the risk of an accident due to drowsiness. Yawning is commonly associated with some...

15/05/2025

Why does road safety matter to you?

This National Road Safety Week, we are spotlighting the people behind Optalert’s technology.

Edward Settle, Optalert’s Quality Management System Engineer, says “Road safety matters because everyone deserves to get home safe”.

Let’s be road safety champions, together.

🔗 https://www.optalert.com

14/05/2025

Road safety is not just about rules. It is about reliable tools.

Optalert’s technology uses blink analysis to detect fatigue and other forms of impairment regardless of age, s*x, or ethnicity.

Whether you are driving to school or operating a heavy vehicle, early warnings can be lifesaving.

🔗 https://www.optalert.com/solutions/automotive/

13/05/2025

We all want to get home safely — but even a few drinks can impact your ability to drive.

Today, we remind you that dangerous levels of impairment can persist even when BAC is below the legal limit.

Our insights article explains in greater detail and outlines how BAC relates to impairment.

Read more: https://www.optalert.com/alcohol-impairment-bac-differences/

11/05/2025

Did you know driver fatigue is a factor in up to 30% of road deaths in Australia? (Source: Road Safety Week Australia)

And in 2024 alone, 1,300 lives were lost on Australian roads.

This National Road Safety Week, we are proud to lead the way in fatigue detection.
At Optalert, our technology helps identify driver impairment and prevent accidents.

🔗 https://www.optalert.com

11/05/2025

This week is National Road Safety Week — a powerful reminder that every journey matters.

At Optalert, we are committed to making roads safer with world-leading driver monitoring technology that detects drowsiness and impairment before it is too late.

Join us and take the pledge to drive safely today.

🔗 https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/

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17/03/2025

Did you know? The apnoea-hypopnea index (AHI) is not the only metric that determines if someone needs CPAP treatment.

Tim’s case study is just one example of AHI not revealing the underlying issue with breathing during sleep.

With the help of our Owl Eye app, Tim discovered he had signs of sleep issues, which kickstarted his journey to better sleep health by encouraging him to see a sleep health specialist.

The app triggered a deeper understanding of his sleep health, leading to a diagnosis of upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and treatment with the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.

We just had to amplify this wonderful experience that Tim shared with us after using Owl Eye. Have a read of the full case study via the link below!

We just had to amplify this wonderful experience a user shared with us after using Owl Eye. He discovered an escalating sleep issue after starting his journey to better sleep health.

06/03/2025

We are excited to share that Optalert's Owl Eye was featured in the April 2025 issue of Prevention Magazine Australia. The piece detailed that the app detects signs of sleep issues in 10 minutes using your blink pattern.

Thank you Zoe Meunier for the spotlight!

Download the app for free on the Apple App Store and take the simple test for yourself: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/owl-eye-sleep-test/id6569247951?pt=118003230&ct=linkedin&mt=8

25/02/2025

If you watched 7NEWS Australia at 6pm last night, you would have seen the Optalert team talking about Owl Eye – a free app we created that detects signs of sleep issues in 10 minutes.

Special shoutout goes to Paul Zubrinich (CMO), Dr. Trefor Morgan (GM Research & Development) and Prof. Matthew Kiernan (CEO, NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia) – who each spoke about the validated clinical research behind Owl Eye, and how it’s paving the way for accessible health technology for all Australians.

You can download the free app on the Apple App store and take the simple test yourself – https://apps.apple.com/au/app/owl-eye-sleep-test/id6569247951?pt=118003230&ct=facebook&mt=8

Thanks again to 7NEWS and Jackie Quist for featuring our innovative technology! Watch the segment below:

https://youtu.be/j6vO3tmUpHo?si=WntXjLl058Kn2NDt

An Australian sleep technology company has unveiled a new ten-minute test to help diagnose deadly sleep problems.The simple eye exam can be done anywhere, an...

10/02/2025

🛏️ Struggling with sleep? Owl Eye by Optalert can help detect signs of sleep issues within minutes by simply using your iPhone’s camera. With 96.6% accuracy, it’s here to help you start your journey towards better sleep —no lab, no wearables, just instant insights.

📱 Learn more about it in our latest Insights article:

https://www.optalert.com/iphone-sleep-health-test-takes-minutes/

Optalert is proud to introduce Owl Eye. A breakthrough in sleep science, Owl Eye provides reliable, accurate testing for signs of sleep issues within minutes.