AA adverg15 Apr 2020 17:03
Just saw an AA sponsored article pop up explaining 8 things that will change on cars in the near future. At least 3 of the points were linked to advanced DMS functions including at number 2;
Recognise your face
Biometry will be able to prevent theft, as only those faces previously registered by the owner will be able to open the doors and start the car. Eighty per cent of car crashes are due to the driver not paying attention or being distracted. Cutting-edge biometric technologies can monitor eye blinking, facial expressions and head movements – on autonomous or, indeed, ordinary vehicles this data can be used to alert the driver. Cars could be programmed to pull over and stop if warnings were repeatedly ignored. The same technology will allow cars to recognise when drivers are approaching and open the door automatically for them.