Cars can be very dangerous for the occupants—more than 1 million people worldwide die in car accidents every year. 20 to 50 million other people report non-accidental injuries annually. These are grim statistics.
But driving doesn’t have to be this way. While many of us hope that, over time, self-driving cars will gradually reduce the number of accidents that occur each year, automakers are aiming to see progress sooner. a lot of. In fact, by 2023, the car safety problem may have been significantly solved.
Car brands include Mazda and Toyota is building a new generation of cars equipped with a range of sensors—from an electrocardiogram sensor mounted on your steering wheel to an ear-worn sensor that can detect when a driver is unfit to drive. This includes sudden illness such as a heart attack, seizures or nausea, or even drunk driving. Human error accounted for more than 90 percent of all auto accidentsand the inclusion of multimodal sensors (such as the optical sensors and physiological monitors mentioned) in cars will further reduce risks to drivers and others on the road.
Most importantly, in 2023, this new generation of cars will not only keep you safe, but also keep you healthy while driving.
In 2023, we will continue to see an increasing intersection of health, mobility, and AI—specifically, the development of multimodal sensors for monitoring and positive impact. to the health and well-being of the driver (physical, emotional and mental). As Audi’s “Urbansphere” concept, was announced earlier this year. The vehicle will include stress detection programs that combine technologies such as facial scanners and voice analysis monitoring systems (all powered by AI) to gauge how the driver is feeling. at any point behind the wheel. This real-time data is then used to make personalized relaxation recommendations to the driver, which may include guided meditation.
We see similar technology applications occurring in other leading automakers, such as Hyundai. The The company’s “smart cabin” equipped with sensors that can record the driver’s vital signs and adjust the vehicle’s condition based on the collected data. For example, if CO2 If the inside of your car is registered as too high or dangerous, your car may pull down the windows or activate the outside traffic mode for your AC system. This is a continuous acceleration of programs developed by companies including Mercedes, where in-car amenities such as energy coach recommend appropriate healthcare interventions based on the driver’s monitored stress levels.
With car sales sitting in over 65 million vehicles globally this yearThere are many data-driven opportunities to help us stay safe and healthy on the road.
Responsible drivers always strive to take good care of their vehicles, and that’s right. Regular maintenance, washing and adjustment will protect the health of our investments. But in 2023, we will see our vehicles taking care of us, too. With money pouring into the auto industry, burgeoning multimodal AI technology, and self-care now a priority, your car will truly become a place of wellness.
