Irish computer-vision company Luna Systems, working with JMO Tech and CODICO, showed a motorcycle dashboard with built-in AI rider-assistance warnings at EICMA in November 2024. The Smart Cluster uses two cameras and a 10.25-inch touchscreen to give real-time warnings, such as forward-collision and pedestrian alerts, and post-ride feedback.
EICMA published the announcement on Oct. 21, 2024. It describes a supplier technology demonstration, not a November 2026 product launch. The announcement doesn't name any motorcycle that uses it or say when it will be available.
Key points:
- What it is: a dashboard ("cluster") with infotainment and an advanced rider assistance system (ARAS).
- Hardware: Qualcomm-powered, with two vibration-resistant cameras and a 10.25-inch touchscreen.
- Front warnings shown: headway monitoring, forward collision warning, road-surface detection and pedestrian detection.
- Also shown: Luna's AI reverse blind-spot detection and rear vehicle proximity alerts.
- After the ride: analysis meant to help riders improve their safety skills.
What ARAS Means
Cars have had camera-based driver-assistance warnings for years. ARAS is the motorcycle version: cameras watch the road and warn you when something looks risky.
Luna says the Smart Cluster brings that kind of safety tech, previously found in cars, to motorcycles as a dashboard that a bike maker could fit.
The Warnings
For EICMA, the partners announced these demonstrations:
Facing forward:
- Headway monitoring, which warns if you're following too closely.
- Forward collision warning, which alerts you to a likely impact ahead.
- Road surface detection, which flags changes in the road.
- Pedestrian detection. Facing rearward: the partners announced vehicle proximity alerts for traffic coming up behind. EICMA lists reverse blind-spot detection with the front-facing demo, while CODICO’s later technical writeup lists it under the rear camera.
The sources describe demonstration features. The announcement doesn't give detection ranges, accuracy figures or independent test results.
Not a Product You Can Buy Yet
The Smart Cluster is a supplier system. Luna, JMO and CODICO would need a motorcycle maker to fit it to a bike. The announcement doesn't name any partner bikes, prices or dates.
What It Means for U.S. Riders
Nothing changes for your bike today. If camera-based warnings do reach production motorcycles, they could help with common crash types like rear-end collisions. Some insurers already ask about safety features, so mention them if your next bike has them.
Treat any warning system as a backup. It doesn't replace checking your mirrors, leaving space and watching the road yourself.
References
- EICMA: Luna Systems, JMO and CODICO to unveil the Smart Cluster (Oct. 21, 2024) — Luna Systems' announcement via the show organizer: Irish computer-vision company with partners JMO Tech and CODICO, Qualcomm-powered infotainment cluster with AI rider assistance (real-time warnings and post-ride analysis), two vibration-resistant cameras and 10.25-inch touchscreen, front demos of headway monitoring, forward collision warning, road surface detection and pedestrian detection plus Luna's reverse blind-spot detection, rear demos including vehicle proximity alerts.
- CODICO JMO Smart Cluster technical writeup — Confirms display, two cameras, rider warnings, and lists reverse blind-spot detection under the rear camera.