Thermal Sense Umsebenzi Oyintloko Wesixhobo Sokubeka Iliso Kumqhubi ngu-Zeyuan Zhang and Xuechun Tao

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Thermal Sense Umsebenzi Oyintloko Wesixhobo Sokubeka Iliso Kumqhubi olwenziwe ngu-Zeyuan Zhang and Xuechun Tao ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lwe-Inthafeyi, uNxibelelwano kunye naMava oMsebenzisi.

IbhronziI-Inthafeyi· 2025

Thermal Sense Umsebenzi Oyintloko Wesixhobo Sokubeka Iliso Kumqhubi

ngu Zeyuan Zhang and Xuechun Tao

Umxhasi: Tick Design Labs (Shanghai)

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-I-Inthafeyi

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Malunga ne-Thermal Sense Umsebenzi Oyintloko Wesixhobo Sokubeka Iliso Kumqhubi

Ingcaciso Yencwadi: I-Thermal Sense sisixhobo sokubeka iliso kumqhubi wemoto. I-Thermal Sense ibeka indawo yekhamera yangaphakathi emotweni esiqhelekileyo ngesixhobo esincinci sokubona ubushushu esiqwalasela kuphela iipateni zobushushu, ngoko akukho imifanekiso enokwaziwa umntu ethiwa yenziwe. Iyunithi yesi sixhobo ilinganiselwa kumasentimitha angama-40 ngama-30 ngama-20, kwaye ifakwe kwisipili sokujonga ngasemva ukuze ikwazi ukuqwalasela yonke indawo engaphakathi emotweni. Iinethiwekhi zobuchopho ezenziweyo (neural networks) zihlalutya izinga lokuvala amehlo kunye nokushukuma kwentloko ukuze kufunyaniswe ubuthongo, ukuphazamiseka kwengqondo, kunye nokubakho komntwana emotweni. Izilumkiso zokhuseleko zinikwa ngaphantsi kweemilisekhondi ezili-100, kwaye ubumfihlo lugcinwa kwinqanaba ledatha.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Thermal Sense Umsebenzi Oyintloko Wesixhobo Sokubeka Iliso Kumqhubi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Thermal Sense Umsebenzi Oyintloko Wesixhobo Sokubeka Iliso Kumqhubi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Thermal Sense Umsebenzi Oyintloko Wesixhobo Sokubeka Iliso Kumqhubi iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: 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.
Iithegi: thermal imaging, privacy monitoring, driver analysis, cabin safety, thermal sensors, non-invasive, AI
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: 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.
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: 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.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: 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.
Iipathenti: Copyrights belong to Zeyuan Zhang, and Tick Design Labs (Shanghai)
Amalungu Eqela: Lead Designer: Zeyuan Zhang
Lead Designer: Xuechun Tao
Lead Designer: Yangyi Tai
Amagunya Emifanekiso: All Image: Zeyuan Zhang