Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS

In-Cabin Sensing for Driver State Analysis

Driver Monitoring Systems

Multimodal Analysis for In-Cabin Sensing: more Safety and Comfort while driving

Reliable systems for driver state detection are an essential prerequisite for autonomous driving. Safety-related requirements and legal regulations are driving the integration of driver monitoring systems:

Automotive – Safety – Health – Well-Being

Technologies for Driver Monitoring Systems

Contactless Driver State Recognition

Face and emotion analysis
Biosignal analysis: heart rate
RGB & IR
Onboard signal processing

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Sensor Technology and Multimodal Data Fusion

Integration of vital sensors
Data fusion and multimodal data analysis

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Subject Studies for Automotive Health

Evaluation of Driver Monitoring Systems
Individual study design
Multiple modalities for data acquisition
Transparent data analysis

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Automotive Lab – our Infrastructure

With our specific laboratories we offer ideal test and development environments for the realization of solutions for the automotive industry:

Driving simulators - fully equipped with cameras, lighting and systems for multimodal biosignal acquisition.
Medical reference systems and network to medical experts, e.g. for cardiology and sports medicine
Infrastructure for compliance with confidentiality requirements

Research and Projects on AI-based Technologies for Driver Monitoring Systems

SEMULIN – natural, multimodal interaction for automated driving

Development of a self-supporting natural human-machine interface for automated driving using multimodal input and output modes including facial expressions, gestures, gaze, and speech.

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Comprehensible Artificial Intelligence

In the project group Comprehensible AI, we develop methods for explainable machine learning in a cooperation of Fraunhofer IIS and the University of Bamberg.

Transparency and Intelligibility of AI Systems

Multimodal Database for Driver Condition Recognition

Database on overexertion while driving
Multimodal data collection
Balanced subject group

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Motion Sensor Technology in Vehicle Seats

Miniaturized, capacitive textile sensor technology helps prevent posture problems

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