# Fatigued Driving Detectors The HARKEN System Monitors Drivers' Fatigue By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drivers-fatigue References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/harken-heart-respiration-drivers-seat/33066/) & [harken.ibv.org](http://harken.ibv.org/) A consortium of European companies and educational institutions is developing a technology that uses [seat-located sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensor-system1) to detect drivers' fatigue by monitoring their heart rate and respiration. The system comprises three primary components -- a sensor on the inside of the seat belt's chest strap that monitors heart rate, [seat back sensors that measure respiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one) and a signal processing unit located below the seat. If the readings from all these sensors suggest that the driver is becoming dangerously fatigued, the system will [sound an alarm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinical-alarm) or warn the driver about their fatigue levels. The system -- dubbed 'HARKEN' or 'Heart and Respiration In-Car Embedded Nonintrusive Sensors -- has been assessed on closed tracks, and will soon be tested on open roads to see how capable it is of accurately detecting drivers' fatigue ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fatigue Detection Systems:** The rise of seat-located sensors that monitor drivers' heart rate and respiration is providing an opportunity for the development of fatigue detection systems. - **Non-invasive Wearables:** The HARKEN system's nonintrusive sensors that detect fatigue by monitoring heart rate and respiration can inspire research on non-invasive wearables in various industries. - **AI-driven Fatigue Detection:** Artificial intelligence can be used in monitoring and analyzing the data collected by the HARKEN system to create AI-driven fatigue detection solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Fatigue detection systems like HARKEN provide an innovative solution for the automotive industry to improve driver safety and reduce the risk of accidents caused by driver fatigue. - **Transportation:** The development of fatigue detection systems can benefit the transportation industry to ensure that drivers, pilots, and train conductors are more alert and responsive during long trips. - **Healthcare:** The non-invasive wearables and sensor technology used in the HARKEN system can be applied in the healthcare industry to monitor and collect health data, offering potential solutions for patient care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drunk Driving Detection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-driving-detection.md) - [Advanced In-Cabin Monitoring Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incabin-monitoring-system.md) - [AI Baby Sleep Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necoron.md) - [Sleep Disorder-Detecting Pajamas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pajama-top.md) - [Intoxication-Indicating AI Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunkdriving-detection.md) - [Slumber-Inducing Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-devices.md) - [Contactless Smart Sleep Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remwave-sleep.md) - [Alcohol-Monitoring Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholmonitoring-bracelet.md) - [AI-Powered Sleep Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenz-brainband.md)