A new technology has been designed to controls a car's functions with just a wink or a nod of the driver's head. This will make the work of driver easy and he will not be distracted.
Hans Roth, director of technology at Harman, which designed the system said, "It's all about reducing distractions in the car. These basic gestures are being tested around the globe to find the ideal system that can be used in countries around the world."
"We've started it and now it's about choosing the right gestures and getting it to production. You've got to make sure it's culturally acceptable. In Italy for example drivers use hand gestures a lot when they drive so it needs finalizing," he added.
An infrared sensor is built and placed on the dashboard of the car that recognizes the facial expression of driver.
The gestures that are tested include a wink to turn the radio and music player on and off. A built in computer translates the gestures, which corresponds to a list of commands for the radio. Driver can make a phone call and dial by saying the name of the person they wish to call.
They can even control air condition just by raising and lowering their hand above the gear stick, as it also has computer sensor built inside.
It is two or three years away from being available in the market.
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