New artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being developed by Jaguar Land Rover to better understand changes in the driver’s mood when driving.
The technology uses a driver-facing camera and biometric sensing to monitor and evaluate the driver’s mood and adjust cabin settings, including the heating, ventilation, air conditioning media and ambient lighting to improve driver wellbeing and tackle stress.
The settings will alter in response to the driver’s facial expressions, learn a driver’s preference and make tailored adjustments.
“As we move towards a self-driving future, the emphasis for us remains as much on the driver as it ever has,” Jaguar Land Rover chief medical officer Steve Iley.
Jaguar Land Rover is also trialling similar technology for rear passengers, if the system detects signs of tiredness, it could dim the lights, tint windows and raise the temperature to help people get to sleep.
“By taking a holistic approach to the individual driver, and implementing much of what we’ve learnt from the advances in research around personal wellbeing over the last 10-15 years, we can make sure our customers remain comfortable, engaged and alert behind the wheel in all driving scenarios, even monotonous motorway journeys.”
Mood-detection software is the next generation of Jaguar Land Rover’s existing driver tracking technology.
The driver condition monitor, which can detect if a driver is feeling drowsy, is available on all Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.
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