In-car AI analyses driver's face and voice to help prevent accidents Connected Consumer

New in-car artificial intelligence (AI) technology could help prevent distracted and drowsy drivers from causing accidents. Affectiva Automotive AI analyses the faces and voices of drivers and passengers to understand their emotional and cognitive states. Its developer, AI software specialist Affectiva, says the technology can identify complex driver impairment states caused by drowsiness, physical distraction or mental distraction from cognitive load or anger, while current systems rely on simplistic head pose and eye gaze measurements. The solution allows for in-cabin tracking of all occupants simultaneously, measuring critical facial expressions and emotions such as joy, anger and surprise, as well as vocal expressions of anger, arousal and laughter. This data can be used by manufacturers and suppliers to feed into advanced driver monitoring and vehicle safety systems, and to provide differentiated in-car experiences.