Drowsiness-Fighter
Overview
This is an advanced system for embedding in vehicles to detect driver's drowsiness instantly based on fusion of image (processing) algorithm and sensors, leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). The system can provide audio alert to driver upon detecting drowsiness to enhance road safety.
Technical name of innovation
Contactless Artificial Intelligence Drowsiness Detection System Based on Sensor Fusion
Commercialisation opportunities
Licensing
Problem addressed
Drivers who are drowsy while driving pose danger to the road safety, and there is a lack of accurate drowsiness detection systems in the market.
Innovation
- AI deep-learning image (processing) algorithm for timely and accurate detection
- Infrared camera for detection at night
Key impact
- Prevention of accident and reduction of car crash
- Reduce maintenance costs due to accident
Low cost, low power consumption and easy to install
Application
- Any automotive vehicle
- Fleet management
- Railway transportation system
Patent
- Hong Kong Short-term Patent (Patent no.: HK30014314)
Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)
Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS) (formerly Automotive Platforms and Application Systems R&D Centre) was established in 2006 and is fully integrated as a business division under HKPC on 1 April 2025. APAS continues to undertake market-led R&D programmes spanning green transportation, smart mobility, intelligent systems and emerging applications, as well as commercialises R&D results in collaboration with industry, universities and technology institutes to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's automotive and other transportation sectors in new energy and smart driving.
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