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Mitsubishi Teases New Concept Car That Is Tech-Packed and Aims to Reduce Traffic Accidents

Just ahead of the next CES (Consumer Electronics Show), which is scheduled to kick off on January 5 in Las Vegas, Mitsubishi Electric teases a new concept car, one that is tech-packed and meant to reduce traffic accidents. Named the Emirai xS Drive, Mitsubishi’s new vehicle constantly monitors both the driver and the passengers via near-infrared cameras and radio-wave sensors. It is also equipped with an ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) meant to provide adaptive control of the headlights. The monitoring system allows the camera to detect when the driver is sick or drowsy through facial expressions and other body information (such as closed eyes, an open mouth, abnormal respiration rates or pulse rate, and so on). Variations in skin tone caused by heartbeat changes can also be detected thanks to the face-tracking and image-processing technology integrated by Mitsubishi. In case the driver shows any signs of physical distress, the system will suggest stopping the car and can also activate the vehicle’s automated emergency-parking feature. Mitsubishi’s Emirai xS Drive does the same for its passengers, detecting their presence, position in the car, and body weight. If a child is left behind, the monitoring system will alert the driver and others nearby. Their presence in the vehicle would be determined by radio waves from a sensor, which would be processed using the signal’s reflective and transmissive properties, as explained by the Japanese manufacturer. The smart system will even be able to accurately detect them even if they’re wrapped in a blanket and positioned in the camera’s blind spots. For a safer driving experience during nighttime, the Emirai xS Drive will help drivers by enabling headlight control to adapt the curve and slope of the road ahead and the driver’s direction of view. Moreover, using external cameras, the system will be able to alert drivers of potential hazards and approaching cars, without the driver having to look. Right now, we don't have any other information on the vehicle except for this rendering of the high-tech Emirai xS Drive but Mitsubishi will display the concept car at the CES.
Mitsubishi Emirai xS Drive concept car 6 photos
Photo: Mitsubishi Electric/Facebook
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Editor's note: Image gallery showing photos of the EMIRAI xS Drive concept car, of Mitsubishi's "Smart Society" concept and of the Mitsubishi's Kei EV concept car

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