Smart Steering Wheel Detects Fatigue by Grip

Jul-12-15 A smart steering wheel add-on that monitors the driver’s grip via resistive technology is said to be more effective than current versions at detecting driver fatigue.

Created by the German firm Hoffman and Krippner, the system features a thin strip made up of layers of foil charged with a low current of electricity. When the driver grips the wheel, the layers make contact, creating a pattern of short circuits that is used by the system to create a standard grip pattern. When the driver’s grip varies, the system will sound an alert.

The device can be installed on existing steering wheels, and can also be used to program ten different “hot spots” that can control different features in the car.

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