AI technology from LG for driver monitoring and accident prevention

LG Electronics announced that it will promote the development of detection solutions for the interior of vehicles to prevent accidents, in collaboration with Korea Expressway Corporation.

Under the agreement, the two companies will work together to enhance technology that detects and prevents traffic accidents caused by driver negligence, such as drowsy driving and mobile phone use.

The solution designed by LG Electronics uses artificial intelligence technology to detect if a driver is distracted by, for example, using a mobile phone or driving while drowsy. The planned solution will also automatically adjust the seat, air conditioning and lighting inside the vehicle.

Drivers will be able to control functions without touching the vehicle's screen, using voice control, eye-tracking technology and gestures.

LG Electronics and Korea Expressway Corporation Research Institute will apply the driver response data, which was tested in the latter's driving simulator, to LG's in-cab sensing solution.