Thermal Sense Tepoztlahtōlnāmiquiliztli ītech Tlamocuitlahuiāni Tlanelhuīliztli by Zeyuan Zhang and Xuechun Tao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse in Tlaixnamiquiliztli, Nenonotzaliztli ihuan Tlatequipanoliznemiliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
BronseTlaixnamiquiliztli· 2025
Thermal Sense Tepoztlahtōlnāmiquiliztli ītech Tlamocuitlahuiāni Tlanelhuīliztli
by Zeyuan Zhang and Xuechun Tao
Client: Tick Design Labs (Shanghai)
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse Winner in Tlaixnamiquiliztli Category
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The Design
About Thermal Sense Tepoztlahtōlnāmiquiliztli ītech Tlamocuitlahuiāni Tlanelhuīliztli
Thermal Sense in tepoztlahtōlnāmiquiliztli ītech tlamocuitlahuiliztli in tlanelhuīanih īpan tepozmalacatl. Thermal Sense quipatla in achi mahuiztic tlaixcopīnaloni tlein oncah tepozmalacatl ica ce tototōn tlamachiyotiāni ihuan achi amo cualli tlaixnēxtīlōni, in tlein zan quimachiyotia in tototōn tlanēxtīliztli, īpampa ahmo mochīhua tlaixnēxtīlli īxco cacahtli. In tlamachiyotiāni tepitzintli quipiya cāxtolli-ōme-tlamantli 40 milimetro īhuan 30 milimetro īhuan 20 milimetro, ihuan mopiloa īpan in tezcatl tlein quitta tlacuepan, inic hueyi tlanahuatiliztli īpan in calmecatl. In yōlcāmachiyōtl tepoztlacaquilizmatiliztli quiyeyecoa in īxtelolohtli tzacualiztli īhuan in tzontecomatl olīniliztli, inic quitta in cochiliztli, in tlaxēlōliztli, īhuan in piltōntli ītech nemiliztli. In tlanahuatīliztli ītech tepitztiliztli mochīhua zan achi amo miec cāhuitl (amo panōz macuīlpōhualli tlālōnalli īca ce segundo), īhuan in ichtacayōtl mopalēhuia īpan in tlahtōlnechicōlli īhuixca.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse
Thermal Sense Tepoztlahtōlnāmiquiliztli ītech Tlamocuitlahuiāni Tlanelhuīliztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli tlachihualli in motenehua ipampa yancuic tlamantli, tlamatiliztli ihuan ixtlamatiliztli. In quicuicah Bronse ca tlachihualli in quipia toltecayotl ihuan quinextia in cenca miac nemiliztli ihuan tlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Thermal Sense Tepoztlahtōlnāmiquiliztli ītech Tlamocuitlahuiāni Tlanelhuīliztli ca tlazohtli tlamantli, mahuiztic ihuan cualli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Bronse quipia cualli toltecayotl ihuan quitta in tlen tepiton. Thermal Sense Tepoztlahtōlnāmiquiliztli ītech Tlamocuitlahuiāni Tlanelhuīliztli quipaquiltia in tlacah ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia in intlanequiliz.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- With the increasing requirement for in-car cameras to monitor drivers and support assisted driving systems, Thermal Sense offers a groundbreaking alternative. It replaces traditional cameras with low-resolution thermal sensors, capturing only heat signatures to eliminate privacy risks. This system ensures data-level privacy while detecting drowsiness, distractions, and child presence using advanced machine learning. By prioritizing safety and privacy, Thermal Sense sets a new benchmark.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The thermal sensor module measures 40mm x 30mm x 20mm and is mounted discreetly on the rearview mirror for optimal cabin coverage. It features a low-resolution array of 32x32 pixels with a thermal sensitivity of ± 0.1°C. The system operates in real-time with a latency of under 100ms, powered by a custom hardware platform integrating convolutional neural network architectures. The package is lightweight, energy-efficient, and optimized for seamless automotive integration.
- Tags
- thermal imaging, privacy monitoring, driver analysis, cabin safety, thermal sensors, non-invasive, AI
- Production Technology
- Thermal Sense integrates a thermal sensor at the rearview mirror for wide-angle cabin coverage. Sourced with customized original equipment manufacturer specifications, the sensor detects minute thermal variations, ensuring high sensitivity for monitoring physiological parameters. Advanced convolutional neural network process thermal data, analyzing key indicators like eye closure rates and head movements. A robust real-time pipeline enhances image quality, extracts features, and provides immediate safety alerts.
- Design Challenge
- Limited availability of high-quality, low-cost thermal sensors and real-time processing technology were overcome through iterative testing and collaboration with original equipment manufactures and artificial intelligence experts.
- Research
- Using an in-between method, we cross-compared the thermal sensor approach with traditional cameras for measuring driver behavior. Controlled experiments with 50 participants assessed drowsiness and distractions. Results showed no significant performance difference between the two methods. This demonstrates that the thermal approach is as effective as cameras while eliminating privacy concerns, making it a superior, privacy-conscious solution.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by advancements in thermal imaging and the need for privacy-focused solutions, Thermal Sense addresses mandatory driver monitoring requirements without compromising identity. Research shows the efficacy of thermal sensors in detecting behavior and ensuring safety. By eliminating human-identifiable color images, it prioritizes privacy while monitoring driver attention, passenger activity, and child presence.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in January 2023 in Shanghai, China, and was completed in October 2024. Research, development, and testing phases were conducted in collaboration with leading automotive technology innovation labs.
- Operation Flow
- Thermal Sense operates seamlessly in the background, using a thermal sensor to monitor the cabin without capturing identifiable images. Installed on the rearview mirror, it detects heat patterns to identify driver drowsiness, distractions, or child presence. The system provides real-time alerts, ensuring safety without compromising privacy. Its unobtrusive design and precise detection deliver reliable results, creating a safer and more privacy-conscious driving experience.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Zeyuan Zhang, and Tick Design Labs (Shanghai)
- Team Members
- Lead Designer: Zeyuan Zhang
Lead Designer: Xuechun Tao
Lead Designer: Yangyi Tai - Image Credits
- All Image: Zeyuan Zhang
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