Driver Monitoring

Volvo Cars uses interior sensors, cameras, and in-house algorithms to monitor driver gaze and concentration in the EX90 and spot distraction, fatigue, or inattention.

Business impact

• Accidents resulting in serious injury or death — Volvo cites research that the software and sensors can help reduce these accidents by up to 20 percent.
• Overall crash avoidance — Volvo estimates the technology can improve crash avoidance by up to 9 percent.

Data requirements

• Interior sensor data (sensor) — Sensors inside the car monitor the driver.
• Camera data (image) — Cameras inside the car help gauge gaze and concentration.

AI methods and techniques

• Driver monitoring — The system watches driver gaze and concentration to identify distraction, fatigue, or inattention.
• Sensor fusion — Interior sensors and cameras work together to support the monitoring function.

Industries

Real-world evidence

2 documented case studies on record.

Companies using this: Motum, Volvo Cars.