New Harman tech detects if driver is stressed or distracted

It also detects drowsiness and anxiety in the driver and responds accordingly to improve safety.

Harman has unveiled their 'Ready Care' technology at the recently held North American International Auto Show.

The new technology is said to be powered by a newly developed machine learning algorithm. It collects and processes data from in-vehicle cameras and sensors to monitor the driver's state and trigger responses to get the driver's attention back on the road.

The new technology from Harman comes with a few features, including 'Eyes & mind on Road'. This essentially monitors the driver's facial expressions, eye gaze and more via an infrared camera. While this is not new, Harman's tech goes a step further with 'Cognitive Distraction'. This feature deciphers if the driver is mentally distracted or stressed and initiates simultaneous in-cabin vehicle intervention responses.

The technology also works with different navigation engines to offer 'Stress-Free Routing', which, apart from the direct route, presents drivers with a more relaxing alternative to avoid traffic jams and other stressful situations. The Ready Care tech is also said to offer personalised experiences, resulting in changes to audio volume and climate control systems to help drivers relax and stay alert. It also detects drowsiness and anxiety in the driver and responds accordingly to improve safety.

Source: CarScoops