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Can’t see any mirror wins not being announced at CES as Magna would like maximum exposure & news on that Iam sure.
Ours is $30 prob means $60 and over the other camp we know they like to exaggerate their numbers Iam sure.
Efficiency only becomes more important as we shift toward electric vehicles, which will be more power-sensitive than their internal combustion counterparts.
There's another place where low-power radar will come into play: within the cabin. Lower-frequency, 60GHz radar systems have been approved for use within the cabin, where they'll initially be used for things like occupant detection, ensuring that nobody is accidentally left inside a locked vehicle.
Volvo will be the first to deploy an internal radar system on a car with the EX90. "For the EX90, we're focused on no one left behind," Volvo's Broberg said. "We know that, for a fact, it's easy when you have a busy day that you forget, you're stressed, and we also know that the worst can sometimes happen. And of course, we want to try to avoid that."
But the potential is much higher. A big focus for Volvo, Broberg said, is not just avoiding accidents but preventing situations that could result in them. This involves better detecting when drivers aren't in an optimal state for driving, perhaps due to stress or intoxication. An internal radar system might help extend the company's existing driver monitoring sensors, better identifying things like slouching posture or other signs of reduced functionality.
This information might also help a next-gen airbag system fire more appropriately based on a person's position during the crash.
https://www.motortrend.com/features/lidar-technology-radar-future-cars/
Allways nice to see what the others say....
We're still on a high since yesterday, when Smart Eye announced winning the industry's largest hashtag#DMS deal so far! 🤩
But what exactly makes these new design wins so significant?
This is not only Smart Eye's biggest order so far in terms of revenue, it also marks the first time Smart Eye will deliver its technology as a software Tier 1 supplier. And that's what makes this deal go beyond Smart Eye, pointing to a shift in the hashtag#automotive industry at large.
In the video below, hear Smart Eye CEO Martin Krantz explain how this new era of software defined vehicles is redefining the automotive supply chain – and why software suppliers' deep hashtag#AI expertise is more important than ever before.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/smart-eye_martin-krantz-comments-on-smart-eyes-largest-ever-activity-7142861033139859457-yodD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
It’s called Autopilot, but even the company that makes it says the driver’s assistance features “do not make the vehicle autonomous.”
Yet, drivers using Tesla’s Autopilot on Ontario’s Highway 401 took their eyes off the road for “dangerous amounts of time,” a recent study shows.
“When Autopilot was on, drivers spent less time looking at the road and more time – sometimes double or three times as much – looking at the touchscreen or out the side windows,” said study author Francesco Biondi, an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of Windsor. “They became supervisors instead of drivers.”
It’s more evidence that semi-autonomous driver assistance systems like Autopilot – which use cameras and sensors to help the car stay in its lane, maintain speed and distance, and stop for obstacles – are “overpromising,” Biondi said. The automakers that offer them are not doing enough to make sure that drivers understand their limitations and pay attention behind the wheel, Biondi said.
In the study, which was funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation, Biondi studied 30 volunteers as they drove a 2022 Tesla Model 3 with Autopilot both on and off on the highway between Windsor and Chatham, Ont.
“We measured their heart rates and tracked their eye movements – and it gave us a good idea of how much attention they were paying to the road,” Biondi said.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/mobility/article-mixed-messaging-drivers-using-teslas-autopilot-spend-less-time-looking/
Cheaper!!! Tesla finding out now cheap aint best though with their DMS. Or like the New Mercedes van i had that blew up after probably a cheaper part went through the side of the engine.
Need Paul to pull something out of the bag this Week now.
2. Passenger and employee safety:
Safety is the cornerstone of our company. At Moventis, we understand that every journey made using our services should be safe and reliable. For that reason, we have implemented rigorous safety standards that include the constant maintenance and upgrade of our fleet, the incorporation of new safety devices on our vehicles and lifelong training for our drivers.
First of all, it is worth noting the incorporation of our ‘Mobileye’ accident detection system. This system provides extra help to drivers by acting as a ‘tireless eye’ that constantly watches the road ahead of the vehicle. It is capable of identifying potentially dangerous situations and sending visual and acoustic signals to help the driver to avoid or reduce the seriousness of a collision.
This is accompanied by a fatigue warning system that helps to detect and prevent any possible distraction in the driver caused by fatigue or tiredness. Via a camera that monitors the driver’s face, the system monitors blinking and eye and head movement in order to detect unusually activity that could lead to poor reaction times in the driver.
https://moventia.es/en/news/innovation-and-transformation-the-moventis-strategy-for-progress-towards-the-mobility-of-the-future/
The new ID.7 from Volkswagen has received the top score of five stars in the renowned Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test. This puts the all-electric limousine among the best-rated models of 2023 in the overall ranking by the independent European test organisation. With its five-star rating, the ID.7 joins the ranks of the other ID. models that have also received the highest award. Volkswagen’s premium all-electric ID.7 shines in the rigorous Euro NCAP safety assessments, earning a coveted five-star rating.
2. A Watchful Guardian
To ensure optimal driver alertness and prevent fatigue-induced accidents, the ID.7 is equipped with a Driver Attention Monitor and a Driver Alert System.
https://autos.maxabout.com/news/vw-id7-earns-top-marks-in-euro-ncap-safety-tests
Summary
Given the regulatory requirements, IDTechEx anticipates that major automotive companies will expedite the integration of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), presenting significant opportunities across the entire supply chain. This includes tier-one suppliers, software solution providers, and component suppliers such as infrared cameras, time-of-flight cameras, radar, and others. With a clearly defined timeline in place, IDTechEx envisions rapid market growth in the field of in-cabin sensing, encompassing DMS, OMS (Occupant Monitoring Systems), and more. The projected annual market size is estimated to reach approximately US$8.6 billion by 2034. For a comprehensive understanding of the regulations, sensor technologies, and market adoption, IDTechEx offers detailed insights in their latest research report titled "In-Cabin Sensing 2024-2034: Technologies, Opportunities and Markets".
https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/idtechex-summarized-regional-regulations-for-mandating-driver-monitoring-systems-302011324.html
USA
The United States has implemented several driver monitoring systems (DMS) regulations. In 2020, the SAFE (Stay Aware for Everyone) Act was introduced during the 116th Congress, directing the Secretary of Transportation to explore the use of DMS to mitigate or eliminate distractions for motor vehicle drivers.
Beyond regulatory mandates, IDTechEx has observed various initiatives from automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) aimed at integrating DMS and occupant monitoring systems (OMS). Notably, in the U.S., a coalition of automakers has voluntarily committed to incorporating rear-seat reminder systems in virtually every new car sold in the country by the 2025 model year, as indicated by two industry lobbying groups.
Additionally, in 2019, the U.S. Congress put forth the Hot Cars Act (Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats). This proposed legislation aims to mandate rear-seat occupant monitoring to prevent incidents of children being inadvertently left in hot vehicles.
China
China has issued several documents aimed at enhancing product safety management for autonomous driving functions. In 2020, the country introduced performance requirements and test methods for driver attention monitoring systems, encompassing experiments such as eye closure, yawning, head position, and cell phone usage. Subsequently, in October 2020, China officially released the recommended national standard GB/T 41797-2022, titled "Driver Attention Monitoring System (DAMS) Performance Requirements and Test Methods," which took effect in May 2023. This standard outlines five types of distracting behaviors and associated alert conditions. DAMS is required to incorporate, at a minimum, monitoring for the first three behavior types (eye closure, abnormal head posture, and answering phone calls). If DAMS includes monitoring for the last two behavior types (yawning and smoking), it must also satisfy the corresponding requirements.
Japan
Released in May 2023, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) have jointly been advancing a series of validation tests to achieve automated driving mobility services since FY2021. One of the safety requirements is driver condition monitoring, where autonomous vehicles are required to monitor to see if the driver is ready to take over driving from the system and issue an alarm as necessary.
BOSTON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Driver monitoring systems (DMS) have gained considerable momentum, driven by the escalating SAE autonomous driving levels and regulatory frameworks in key regions like the USA, Europe, China, Japan, and others. While DMS is not a novel concept, traditional DMS techniques typically rely on passive data sourced from advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), such as driving duration and lane-keeping. Although these conventional passive technologies offer simplicity and easy integration into vehicles, they are prone to generating false positives.
EU, China, and USA - Roadmap and Regulations for DMS. Source: IDTechEx
EU, China, and USA - Roadmap and Regulations for DMS. Source: IDTechEx
In contrast, emerging regulations, such as the advanced driver distraction warning (ADDW) mandated by the European Commission (EU), necessitate the incorporation of active monitoring to observe drivers' eye movements. This article aims to provide an overview of regulations across major regions, elucidating their impact on the adoption of DMS components. This article shares some of the research from the brand new IDTechEx market research report, "In-Cabin Sensing 2024-2034: Technologies, Opportunities and Markets".
Europe
Europe is among the regions with clearly defined regulations mandating the installation of vision-based Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS). Established in 2019 by the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR), all motor vehicles falling under categories M and N are required to be equipped with Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning (DDAW) systems. This regulation applies to new types of vehicles from July 6, 2022, and to all new vehicles from July 7, 2024. Specifically, DDAW must identify driving and/or steering patterns indicative of a driver experiencing reduced alertness due to fatigue. It is designed to interact with and alert the driver through the vehicle's human-machine interface, primarily utilizing passive sensing technologies like steering patterns.
As regulations become more stringent, the EU introduced additional requirements. According to the second set of documents, all new types of vehicles must incorporate an Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) system. This requirement is effective from mid-2024 for motor vehicles falling under categories M and N for new types and from July 7, 2026, for all new vehicles. In contrast to DDAW, which primarily monitors steering patterns, the ADDW system focuses on observing driver eye movements and issues warnings when distractions are detected.
Beyond the GSR, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) mandates the inclusion of a direct DMS for a five-star rating. While both Euro NCAP and GSR necessitate DMS installation, Euro NCAP demands more detailed information to detect specific types of distractions, including short multiple distractions. In contrast, the GSR concentrates solely on the detection of prolonged distractions.
The activation of Assisted mode shall force the activation of DSM if the latter was
turned OFF whilst in Manual mode,
- After the DSM classifies the driver as unresponsive for a maximum of 3 times, the
Assisted mode shall be deactivated no later than 5 seconds after the driver is classified
as responsive (or at a timing deemed appropriate by the Vehicle Manufacturer), and it
shall not be possible to activate again for the remainder of the journey,
- The DSM during Assisted mode shall be functional in the same Distraction and Fatigue
driver states claimed functional in Manual mode,
Furthermore, it is acknowledged that DSM may also provide an opportunity to improve the
overall user experience while in Assisted mode by a context-based adjustment of the DSM
distraction warning strategy, as long as the safety benefit is kept. Therefore, DSM distraction
warning thresholds used in Manual mode may be relaxed during Assisted mode (fatigue
warnings/interventions shall not be relaxed in any case), provided that the following conditions
are met:
- Long distraction warning timing thresholds shall not be relaxed by more than 150%
(e.g., maximum of 4,5s. for a 3s. baseline case),
- The DSM distraction warning strategy shall be ODD-dependent (i.e., context-based:
vehicle speed and/or TTC of vehicles around),
- The DSM distraction warning strategy shall be the same as in Manual mode in at least
one of the designated ODD(s) where driver engagement is deemed critical (e.g.,
complex traffic situations).
https://www.euroncap.com/media/79863/euro-ncap-ad-test-and-assessment-protocol-v20.pdf
2.3 Driver Monitoring
The systems being tested are those that can be broadly grouped together as Assisted Driving
systems as defined by Euro NCAP, or as SAE Level 2. This means that the driver retains full
responsibility and shares control with the vehicle. Both vehicle and driver share OEDR and the
driver may not perform any secondary tasks over and above those permitted during normal
driving.
2.3.1 Hands-on monitoring
A total of 10 points are available for systems effective at monitoring driver engagement
through steering wheel activity:
2.3.1.1 Monitoring
Revision 4 of UN Regulation 79 defines a minimum requirement for interventions by the VUT
when steering control is released by the driver with steering assist active, the important points
to note are as follows:
- Optical warning no later than 15 seconds after steering control has been released.
- Acoustic warning & red optical warning no later than 30 seconds after steering
control has been released.
- System deactivated within 30 seconds of acoustic warning. An additional acoustic
warning is required (different from the previous) for at least 5s.
In addition, the Assisted mode shall be locked out for the remainder of the journey after a
maximum of 3 accumulated severe hands-off warnings. Severe hands-off shall be considered
as reaching the system deactivation phase, or at an earlier timing if the OEM deems it
appropriate (e.g., issuing acoustic warning & red optical warning + 5 seconds accounting for
response time).
The test laboratory shall run a confirmation test to assess whether the hands-on determination
requirements as set out above are met. This test can be completed concurrently with the
Unresponsive Driver Intervention assessment.
When the Regulation 79 compliance and misuse provisions are met, 5 points are scored.
2.3.1.2 Sensing
5 points are granted for robust sensing of hands-on steering wheel detection by means of
capacitive/direct sensing (i.e., not torque-based only sensing).
2.3.2 Direct Driver Monitoring
Direct DSM systems that monitor driver engagement and/or cognitive workload using cameras
and/or other sensors to check that the driver has “eyes-on” and/or “brain-on”, are eligible of
scoring a maximum of 15 points, provided that the preconditions listed in 2.3.2.1 are met.
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2.3.2.1 Preconditions
- The DSM shall be offered as an integral part of the Assisted Driving system (i.e., part of
the Assisted Driving package),
- It shall not be possible to activate Assisted mode if the DSM is not available due to a
complete blockage or system malfunction,
- The Assisted Driving system shall be deactivated no later than 10 seconds from the
point the DSM becomes unavailable due to a complete blockage or system
malfunction, and it shall not be possible to activate it again until the DSM becomes
available,
2 Assistance Competence - Driver Engagement
The Driver Engagement assessment consists of four elements:
- Consumer Information
- System Status
- Driver Monitoring
- Driving Collaboration
The following sections of the protocol describes the requirements and scoring for each of
these elements.
2.1 Consumer Information
Drivers expectations of how much assistance the system provides them may be influenced by
information they are supplied prior to them operating the system. It shall be clear to any
potential driver that the system is an assistance system only and that driver oversight is always
required. This assessment is designed to examine the information supplied to the consumer
relating to the assistance system.
2.1.1 System Name
When the Vehicle Manufacturer markets the longitudinal and lateral assistance systems under
a single name, this name shall be used. If the Vehicle Manufacturer markets the longitudinal
and lateral control systems separately, the name of each shall be assessed and the lowest of
the two scores shall be used.
A system name shall contain the word “assistant”, “assistance”, “assist” or another variationof
the term. If this is the case, 10 points are awarded.
The system name shall not contain the word “auto”, “automatic”, “automated”, any other
variation of the term or another term which is deemed to imply a level of automation higher
than which the system is offering. E.g. “pilot”, “self-drive”, etc.
Where a system’s name neither contains the term “assist” nor a variant of “auto” or “pilot”, 5
points are awarded.
2.1.2 Marketing Material
Euro NCAP cannot monitor and assess every piece of marketing material related to the VUT in
all countries where the system is sold. However, during the assessment, time will be taken to
review publicly available marketing material, relating to the system assessed and published by
the Vehicle Manufacturer. This will include, but is not limited to, television and radio
advertisements, vehicle brochures and online information, i.e. the Vehicle Manufacturer
website (search to include model and feature specific within the website and using the “build
your vehicle” service).
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Marketing material may not imply that the system offers a higher level of assistance than is
provided. Examples of this include descriptions of the system as an automated system, a pilot
or self-driving. Images of the driver with hands not touching the steering wheel or performing
secondary tasks over and above those permitted during normal driving, whilst the vehicle is in
motion, are another example.
Any feature describing higher function but clearly labelled as either “future tech” or “not
available in this region” or similar is allowed unless deliberately misleading i.e. use of the
function as a header.
In case marketing material correctly describes the system functionality, 5 points are awarded.
When one or more violati
Kudos to Ford Motor Company for taking the role of a #driver #monitoring #system #DMS in partial automation systems like #BlueCruise so seriously. In comparison, the DMS in Tesla #Autopilot comes in dead last. Slowly, global regulators and #safety agencies are waking up to the importance of DMS from suppliers like Seeing Machines and the need to monitor for #distraction, #drowsiness and driver #disengagement in all vehicles with four or more wheels. DMS is mandatory in new vehicle types sold in the EU from July 2024, and in all vehicles from July 2026.
Using Data and AI to Make Driving Safer
Driving is one of the most hazardous tasks humans do — and that includes commuting, client visits, or operating machinery at work. Driver fatigue significantly contributes to accidents, and that’s a major concern for transportation companies. Any operator of a vehicle, including heavy machinery, is potentially at risk for accidents.
Caterpillar and Australian firm Seeing Machines introduced a system to identify driver fatigue using eye and facial tracking. With this system, cameras, GPS, and accelerometers monitor eye and eyelid activity, even when drivers are wearing sunglasses. Sensors even monitor head positioning to identify times when fatigue has set in.
An alarm inside the truck is triggered if a driver's eyes stay shut for more than 1.6 seconds. A second alarm contacts a supervisor, and a third typically results in the driver being relieved of duty. The system, which can also detect when a driver is distracted, has reduced fatigue-related incidents by up to 90%.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/12/15/the-new-frontier-in-workplace-safety-data-analytics-and-ai/?ss=ai
For the first time in the Chevy Traverse’s history, Super Cruise will be available to equip. In fact, a majority of trim levels – including the LT, Z71 and RS – will have the ability to option the feature, while the base LS will not.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/12/here-is-next-gen-2024-chevy-traverse-super-cruise-availability/#google_vignette
Leading software safety expert Dan O'Dowd explains why NHTSA's Tesla recall does not go far enough
Published: Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:54 AM EST|Updated: 5 hours ago
SANTA BARBARA, Calif, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Software expert Dan O'Dowd, Founder of safety advocacy group The Dawn Project, has today commented on NHTSA's recall of over two million Tesla vehicles, saying that the recall does not go far enough to address critical safety issues in Tesla's self-driving software.
Commenting on NHTSA's recall, Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O'Dowd said:
"NHTSA's recall misses the point that Tesla must address and fix the underlying safety concerns that have been raised in regards to its self-driving software to prevent further deaths. Without addressing these critical safety issues, the public will continue to be crash test dummies for Tesla's self-driving experiment. The only way to protect road users is to ban Tesla's self-driving software. Minor software updates to Tesla's driver monitoring system will not be enough.
"This recall does not solve the underlying problems associated with Tesla's software - namely, that it does not fully recognize objects and does not stop for obstacles, like school buses and stop signs. Until we take this dangerous technology off the roads, and until Tesla stops testing its systems in real-life situations, we are continuing to needlessly put Americans at risk.
"NHTSA must now act swiftly to ban Tesla Full Self-Driving from public roads until all safety defects have been fixed. Allowing Tesla to issue a voluntary recall is completely inadequate and regulators must compel Tesla to fix these defects and set a deadline for determining whether Tesla has addressed these issues."
NHTSA's recall requiring improvements to Tesla's driver monitoring system comes following The Dawn Project's campaign to highlight serious concerns about this software.
The Dawn Project's tests revealed that Tesla's driver monitoring system did not detect an inattentive driver.
Videos of these tests can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPMoLmQgxTw
https://vimeo.com/845136440/3d980abdd7?share=copy
Astonishingly, the agency found no commercially available driver monitoring systems capable of accurately identifying alcohol impairment among the 331 systems evaluated. Stands out. I thought SEE was talking this last few years?
Embarking on a quest to combat the perils of drunk driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is accelerating efforts to introduce groundbreaking in-car technology. While the current tech, widely employed by auto giants like Ford and GM, has significantly improved driver attentiveness, the NHTSA aims higher—it's envisioning a future where cars actively prevent or minimize the impact of drunk driving incidents.
In a recent 99-page "advanced notice of proposed rulemaking," NHTSA laid out its roadmap toward mandating in-car technology capable of detecting alcohol impairment. This represents a crucial pit stop on the journey to drafting regulations that could reshape the future of road safety.
NHTSA's call to action is clear: it seeks input from the public to identify technologies that can effectively mitigate or prevent alcohol-related impairment. Astonishingly, the agency found no commercially available driver monitoring systems capable of accurately identifying alcohol impairment among the 331 systems evaluated.
https://technews180.com/now-in-road-safety-nhtsa-pioneers-tech-to-curb-drunk-driving/