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There’s something special about hitting the open road – just you, the car, and endless possibilities ahead. But long trips are not without their challenges.
In this scenario, Smart Eye’s interior sensing technology helps make highway driving both safer and smoother. By combining data from exterior sensors with its knowledge of what goes on inside the cabin, the car helps the driver stay alert and manage distraction, while making sure safety systems help rather than hinder.
Watch the video below to see the technology in action.
At the very start of the drive, the car comes to a stop at a red light. While waiting for it to change, the driver turns their attention to the infotainment system to put on some music.
This is a perfect example of how a car’s interior and exterior sensing can work together. While the interior sensing system detects the driver’s interaction with the controls, exterior sensors monitor the traffic light status. As soon as the light turns green, a gentle notification appears on the instrument panel, making sure the driver stays aware of the road ahead.
Driver assistance systems are designed to improve safety, but there are times when they become more annoying than helpful. Lane departure warnings, for example, can be frustrating when they trigger unnecessarily, especially when the driver is already aware of their surroundings.
Using gaze tracking, the system detects whether the driver has visually checked their blind spot before changing lanes. If they have, the car allows the maneuver without triggering an alert. If they haven’t, the system provides a warning. This is an effective way to reduce unnecessary interruptions while adding an extra layer of safety.
Even the most experienced drivers can miss the early signs of fatigue. Long stretches of highway, early starts, or simply the rhythm of the road can make drowsiness sneak up unnoticed.
That’s why the system monitors subtle cues – eye movement, blink rate, and head position – to detect when fatigue is setting in. If the driver shows signs of drowsiness, Smart Eye’s empathetic AI co-driver, Sheila, steps in. By suggesting a break, playing music, or offering to call a friend, Sheila keeps the driver engaged without the need for annoying alerts.
Importantly, Sheila doesn’t override the driver. The driver remains in charge, with the interior sensing technology acting as a helpful co-pilot rather than an intrusive backseat driver.
