This technology’s job is to help ensure you are doing your job behind the wheel.
What It Does: This technology detects a driver’s eye and/or head movements to estimate where the driver is looking. If distraction is detected, it can provide a warning or limit the use of other features.
What It Does Not Do: It cannot detect intoxication or drug impairment, or guarantee that you are alert enough to drive safely.
Infrared cameras can track head and eye movements and determine whether a driver is looking away from the road for extended periods of time. It is called a “direct” monitoring system because it looks at the driver to determine whether he or she is paying attention, rather than relying on behaviors like steering wheel movement. If inattention is detected, then the vehicle provides an alert, such as a noise or vibration. In some cases, if those warning are ignored, the system may prevent certain features from being used by the driver.
This is artificial intelligence in action! Cameras capture the driver’s image, and algorithms detect patterns that indicate looking away from the road.
Sunglasses are crucial for driving on bright days, but heads up – this system won’t work reliably if it can’t see your eyes.
Yes, this technology tracks eye and head movements regardless of age, sex, race, or other characteristics. It even works in the dark in many cases.
Different companies have different policies about how images may be collected and stored. Contact your manufacturer with any questions.