The growing need to monitor body language and droopy eyes

Parts suppliers are rolling out new driver monitoring systems designed to monitor a driver's head position, eyes and body to better determine if they are distracted or drowsy. Canadian supplier giant Magna International has developed a camera-based driver monitoring system that is integrated into a vehicle's rearview mirror. The system, which also uses infrared sensors, keeps a look out for signs of distracted driving and can send an audio or visual alert to the driver to have them refocus on the road. Advanced new systems will watch for fatigued facial expressions and droopy eyelids. As automated driving features gain steam, systems such as these are likely to grow more common and more sophisticated.