The DMS, called Ready Care, measures drivers' heart and breathing rates, as well as eye activity and state of mind, to determine cognitive distraction levels. Based on the driver's stress levels, the system can provide alternate routes or adjust the temperature, audio settings and vehicle lighting to mitigate dangerous driving situations.
The system has been expanded to include contactless measurement of human vitals such as interbeat levels, using in-cabin radar as well as an infrared global shutter camera. It can also detect if a child is left unattended.
“With its unique ability to deliver customized and personalized driver interventions via a closed-loop approach, from detections via analysis to adjusting the temperature, audio settings and vehicle lighting, Ready Care offers solutions and protective intelligence that constantly prioritizes the driver’s well-being,” said Armin Prommersberger, SVP of product management at Harman, in a statement.
The company didn’t say which OEMs it plans to partner with, but when Harman initially launched Ready Care, BMW showcased the tech at the North America auto show.
Source: Harman
