GM patents system to control car based on driver’s mental state (Maxim Hopman / Unsplash)
General Motors (GM) has patented a system that evaluates the driver’s mental state using sensors and can activate driving assists to control the vehicle.
Titled “Assessment of the Mental Well-Being of the Vehicle Occupant and Implementation of Countermeasures,” the patent describes a series of sensors that monitor the driver’s actions, such as abrupt braking, acceleration, horn usage, and conversations inside the cabin, to avoid undesirable situations behind the wheel.
According to Motor1.com, the system proposed by GM can alert the driver to perform breathing exercises or suggest making a call to someone using the vehicle’s hands-free system.
In more extreme cases, the system can automatically call a trained advisor or activate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to take control of the vehicle, reducing the need for active driver intervention.
While there is no guarantee that this technology will come to market, it represents a significant advancement in vehicle safety. If implemented, it could help prevent accidents caused by stress, anger, or intoxication while driving.
Source: Motor1.com
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