Almost all new cars are equipped with cameras that record the surroundings of the car to allow the driver to better assess the circumstances, but also to provide better evidence in case of an accident. However, cars could soon come with cameras that record the interior of the vehicle.

Hyundai Mobis is developing cameras that use the In-Cabin Monitoring (ICM) system to record the driver’s posture, seat belt use, and passenger vital signs such as heart rate. The function of the ICM is to warn the driver if he is not wearing a seat belt, is tired, is using a mobile device while driving, or has forgotten children after leaving the vehicle. The system will also monitor the condition of all passengers in the vehicle.

All of these systems help drivers prevent accidents and make travel safer. Statistics have shown that some of them, such as the AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) system, are already giving positive results, reducing the number of accidents by almost half.

The system has been approved in Europe and is expected to soon be seen in vehicles.

Source: Hyundai