DMS at CES 202620 Dec 2025 15:27
It’s a shame SEE doesn’t come up when you do a simple search for DMS at CES 2026. I know they will be there one way or another but more visibility is needed.
At CES 2026 (Jan 6-9, 2026), Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) will be a major focus, with companies like Smart Eye, LG Innotek, and Novelic showcasing innovations like alcohol impairment detection, next-gen under-display cameras (UDCs) for better design, and radar/vision fusion for enhanced safety, demonstrating smarter, more integrated, and regulatory-compliant in-cabin sensing solutions. Expect to see advancements in seamless integration, advanced driver assistance, and new hardware/software for driver safety, with many solutions aiming for cost reduction and better vehicle design.
Key Themes & Exhibitors:
Smart Eye: Featuring their CES 2026 Innovation Award-winning alcohol impairment detection software, running on existing DMS hardware for cost-effective upgrades and compliance with new regulations like Euro NCAP.
LG Innotek: Unveiling a next-generation Under-Display Camera (UDC) module for DMS, offering superior image quality (over 99%) and better design integration by placing the camera behind vehicle displays.
Novelic: Promoting radar and vision fusion for ADAS and DMS, using their 79 GHz radar platform to simplify sensor architectures, potentially replacing many ultrasonic sensors for sleek designs and advanced features like park assist and collision warnings.
Gentex: Highlighting their comprehensive Driver & In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (DMS/ICMS).
AMD & Partners (Edge AI & Vision Alliance): Showcasing high-performance processors for DMS and other automotive applications, emphasizing smart sensing and AI.