Bus drivers’ brainwaves monitored in South Korean safety pilot
The South Korean province of Gyeonggi is trialling an alert system that monitors bus drivers’ brainwaves in a bid to reduce accidents and improve safety.
The sensors – developed by Hyundai Mobis – will be placed in drivers’ ears and analyse their focus, fatigue and stress levels in real-time.
Drivers will receive “visual, auditory and tactile alerts” if they are deemed to be driving carelessly or are drowsy.
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The PANACEA project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 953426.
