Tesla's Driver Drowsiness Warning: Monitoring Yawns and Blinks to Prevent Sleep at the Wheel
Tesla has activated a new safety feature that uses a cabin-facing camera to monitor drivers for signs of drowsiness. The Driver Drowsiness Warning system detects drowsiness by analyzing facial characteristics and driving behavior, and alerts the driver through the touchscreen and sound. The feature is activated when Autopilot is not engaged and the vehicle is driven over 65 km/h for at least 10 minutes. Tesla aims to prevent accidents caused by drowsy driving, which is a significant issue leading to injuries and fatalities on the road.