Future cars will increase / decrease speed when passengers are uncomfortable

This technology promises to change the way you interact with your vehicle, in the new era of self-driving cars.

According to Futurism, while car makers like Tesla, Toyoto and Volvo focus on developing vehicles that can automatically interact with its surroundings, designer Ari Teman is exploring ways let future cars interact with yourself. This designer and inventor shared with Futurism that he considered biometrics , "the ability of a car, an environment or a service to recognize who you are and you are feeling that way." " , is one of the biggest developments in the transport industry in recent years.

Although this technology sounds remote, biometrics is now a part of our daily lives - the fingerprint sensor you use to unlock your smartphone, or the identification software allowing you to order a voice technology device are two common examples. Although the use of biometrics in the automotive sector is not so common, it is expected to grow steadily over the next few years, and a Frost & Sullivan's Intelligent Mobility Team report says 1 / 3 new vehicles will be integrated biometric sensors in 2025.

Integrated at a new level

Teman is currently working with Deutsche Telekom's data department to take biometric technology to a new level. He envisions in the future cars will be able to do more than just transport passengers from point A to point B. This "smart" transport experience will even begin before you sit in the car.

As soon as the driver enters the vehicle, the biometric sensor will start working.

"Your car will recognize you as soon as you get close , " Teman said. "No driver will look out the window and say," Oh, it's Neil, "which will be a camera, and it will say:" I have to stop in front of Neil, who is standing on the seams. Summer, not Joe, who stood 10 feet away from Neil ".

As soon as the driver enters the vehicle, the biometric sensor will start working."Once you sit in the car, they will look at your characteristics, and read the neurological signs." Everything from how the car will operate to how it selects the road will automatically be adjusted based on this information to best suit the passenger.

"The car can notice that every turn, your heart rate increases." It may understand this information is a sign that you are worried and it should adjust. "The car will think " Maybe I should slow down " or " Perhaps there is something in the area that makes the passenger uncomfortable " , and it will consider a route or another route for the next time. later, " Teman said.

He also said that cars equipped with biometric sensors of the future will even be able to create subtle environmental changes based on collected biological data: "If the car finds you tired, it will reduce the brightness of the lamp. If you are shivering, it will raise the temperature. "

Ready to go

While the technology that Teman is studying is still not within our reach, many other companies have given examples of how biometrics can be applied to the transport sector to turn driving. The car becomes safer and more comfortable.

At the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas, the German, Continental, and automotive manufacturer released their Biometric Access System. Drivers using cars equipped with this system will have to provide fingerprint authentication to boot the device, helping to prevent theft. Meanwhile, an internal camera will use facial recognition software to adjust the settings of the driver-based car, ensuring a more comfortable and personalized experience.

At the same event, electronics company Gentex revealed its own biometric system.This iris scanning technology can be integrated into the rearview mirror of the vehicle and ensures 99.9% accuracy when confirming the driver's identity. If the person in the vehicle cannot recognize it, the system will text the vehicle owner or limit the function of the vehicle. If the driver is recognized, everything from the seat to the radio will be automatically adjusted to suit their preferences.

Other companies are also focusing on safety with their biometric developments.

The two companies are currently developing the headrests of the seats with integrated EEG (EEG) sensors to detect if the driver is distracted or sleepy. If one of these systems finds a problem, it can trigger the car steering wheel or seat to shake so that the driver continues to focus on the road.

Meanwhile, Olea Sensor Networks has created a device that attaches to a seat belt to control the passengers' biological signs . In the event of an accident, it can even automatically notify the responders (who are trained to handle the situation before the ambulance arrives), so that they know the identity and status of the person Drive.

These improvements are just the beginning. The relationship between us and our car is ready to change dramatically in the coming years, turning from having to order the vehicles to becoming a "companion" on every trip.