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H-MOVE Update: From the lab to the streets – validating the future of driver monitoring
The journey toward fully autonomous and electric mobility is paved with data, testing, and, most importantly, real-world validation. At Idneo, we are proud to announce a major milestone in the H-MOVE project: the successful transition of our advanced monitoring systems from the laboratory environment to active urban traffic.
The Intelligence Within: Idneo’s DMS & UWB integration
At the heart of our recent progress is the development of our proprietary Driver Monitoring System (DMS). To ensure a 360-degree safety net, Idneo has pioneered a multi-sensor fusion approach within our Lab Car environment, integrating two primary technologies:
- Camera-DMS: High-precision visual tracking to monitor driver fatigue, distraction, and engagement.
- UWB-TEDD (Ultra-Wideband): A robust sensor capable of detecting micro-movements and vital signs, providing a layer of interior sensing that cameras alone cannot achieve.
Sensor Fusion: A Proactive Shield
What makes the H-MOVE system unique is its contextual intelligence. We aren't just looking at the driver, we are looking at the road through the driver’s eyes.
By combining our internal sensors (DMS + UWB) with external perception data from a forward-facing detection camera (FICOSA), the system creates a holistic safety profile. By analyzing the correlation between the driver’s state and external traffic threats, we can predict and anticipate collision risks before they materialize.
Real-world validation with public service operators
Theory and lab testing are vital, but the "gold standard" of automotive engineering is the open road. Recently, we moved our research out of the lab and onto the streets.
Collaborating with Sagalés, a public service operator, we validated the system in real-world traffic conditions. This phase allowed us to:
- Test sensor reliability under varying light and weather conditions.
- Validate the fusion of internal and external data in complex urban scenarios.
- Demonstrate the potential for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to drastically improve safety for public transport, protecting both the driver and the community.
The road ahead
This validation marks a turning point for the H-MOVE project. As we continue to refine these technologies, Idneo remains committed to ensuring that the transition to electric and autonomous mobility is defined by human safety and technological trust.
Proyecto HMOVE (MIG-20241171), proyecto financiado por el Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación E.P.E. (CDTI) de la convocatoria del año 2024 en el “Programa Misiones de Ciencia, Técnica y de Innovación” dentro del Programa de Transferencia y Colaboración del Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2024-2027, en el marco del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
