As autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles become more prevalent, Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) are crucial for ensuring road safety by detecting fatigue, distraction, and other impaired driving behaviors. With fatigue contributing to approximately 20% of crashes and distraction involved in over 70%, reliable DMS are essential. However, the rapid evolution of DMS technology has led to a fragmented ecosystem, hindering deployment and increasing costs. This presentation advocates for the standardization of DMS interfaces to promote safety and interoperability. The Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems (ASAM) proposes a new initiative to define an application interface, facilitating seamless integration across OEMs and suppliers. Aligning the industry around a common standard will accelerate innovation, reduce integration complexity, and ensure consistent safety performance across different DMS suppliers.

The audience will hear about how:

• DMS are vital for detecting driver fatigue and distraction, major contributors to road accidents
• The lack of standardization in DMS interfaces hampers deployment and increases costs
• ASAM proposes a standardized application interface to enhance integration across OEMs and suppliers
• Standardization will accelerate innovation and ensure consistent safety performance in DMS