The helmet reads the driver's mind

This special helmet uses brainwave measurement technology to find out when a driver is distracted.

In tests, when wearing helmets , F1 drivers can improve their focus by nearly 50%. The high-tech look and feel of this science fiction film comes from the collaboration of Ford Performance, a team of scientists from Kings College London and the company. UNIT9 technology.

This normal looking helmet can read the minds of the team - (photo: FORD).

According to previous studies, the most common cause of accidents, from professional racetracks to conventional driving. There are many reasons for the driver to lose focus such as worrying much or busy observation of an unusual point on the road ...

One participant in the test - (photo: FORD).

To capture the driver's distraction, the scientists fitted a device called EEG, which was used to read the brain. The brainwaves will be analyzed by the computer and will show the driver is concentrating on driving or thinking about something else.

Current technology is only applied to the test track. The support team will receive the records and warnings from the helmet, which promptly reminds the driver. Generally, riders have the ability to concentrate 40% higher than ordinary people. By using this device, their concentration is improved by almost 50% compared to their normal level, so the risk is extremely low.

Brainwave signals and necessary alerts will be sent to the support team - (photo: FORD).

Many hope the technology will continue to improve to expand the application, such as a hat that can alert the driver to read distracting thoughts.