Advanced driver monitoring systems go mainstream
Benoit Conotte Benoit Conotte

Advanced driver monitoring systems go mainstream

Camera-based driver monitoring systems are appearing in mid-segment as well as premium segment vehicles.

The wider adoption of this active safety system is driven by forthcoming stricter legislation and the need to prepare for highly-automated driving.

Furthermore, consumer groups like Euro NCAP are starting to include DMS in their safety ratings. This is leading to concern as to whether automakers with passive driver monitoring systems will still be able to achieve the top 5-star ratings…

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Deadlines for driver monitoring systems are approaching fast
Benoit Conotte Benoit Conotte

Deadlines for driver monitoring systems are approaching fast

Automakers need to act fast if they are not yet prepared for forthcoming changes in legislation and consumer-group car safety ratings.

The European Commission mandates driver monitoring from 2022 for all new type approvals. Vehicle systems need to detect signs of drowsiness and issue warnings to the driver.

Euro NCAP already begins attributing points for driver state monitoring (DSM) this year. DSM will earn even more points in safety scores as of 2023.

North America and China are following the lead.

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