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Toyota' s Latest Concept Has The Potential To Save Countless Lives
May. 31, 2022 7:33 AM ET by Jarryd Neves Industry News / 8 Comments We hope this brilliant idea makes its way to production cars very soon. Over the last few years, vehicle technology has progressed massively and, sometimes, it's not always for the better. Many have critiqued the modern car for being overcomplicated, with manufacturers loading vehicles up with gismos consumers don't want or need. BMW's gesture control is a prime example. That's not always the case, though. Safety has been greatly improved thanks to the advent of driver assists. Coupled with clever engineering and stronger passenger cells, the modern motorcar is safer than ever before. This hasn't stopped automakers from striving for better results and covering all aspects of occupant protection. To that end, Toyota Connected North America (TCNA) has revealed its latest safety concept. Called 'Cabin Awareness', the patent-pending system makes use of high-resolution 4D imaging radar to detect occupants and pets that have been left behind in a vehicle. Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota This technology has the potential to save lives. Toyota has shared some startling statistics and notes that last year, in the United States alone, as many as 23 children died from heatstroke after being left in parked vehicles. One in four of these children gained access to the car while it wasn't in use. While in-car sensing isn't new, Toyota's concept differs from the rest by going one step further. Unlike other systems which rely on cameras, limited-range radar systems, or weight sensors, the 4D imaging radar is highly sensitive and can detect a heartbeat or even breathing in the cabin - and this includes all the seats, the cargo area, and even the footwells. What's more, it can even detect if an occupant is covered with a blanket, something many parents do to shield sleeping babies from the sun. In something as large as the Toyota Sienna or Highlander, this technology could prevent any unfortunate incidents. Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota The Cabin Awareness concept has several means of alerting the owner and passers-by. If, somehow, you've managed to miss the warning to check the rear quarters of the vehicle, a warning light on the instrument cluster will pop up. The horn and emergency lights have also been programmed to set off and, even if that goes unnoticed, text messages and notifications via the Toyota app will be sent to the owner's phone. Toyota has left nothing to chance; Cabin Awareness even has the potential to send alerts to emergency contacts, smart home devices, or, through the emergency contact system, first responders. There's no word yet on when the tech will be implemented in production vehicles, but Toyota is trialing the system in a fleet of autonomous Siennas. "We are extremely proud of our efforts to take this idea from the drawing board to a full-blown concept, and, hopefully, developing a technology that has the potential to save lives," said TCNA's Zack Hicks. Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Join The Discussion
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Toyota Sienna Jarryd Neves Associate Editor After wandering onto the wrong career path, Jarryd quickly abandoned his legal studies to pursue a career in journalism. An internship at a leading motoring magazine nurtured his love for reporting and prepared him for the world of finance and investment writing. Thrilling as it was, Jarryd's first love has always been motoring, and joining CarBuzz in 2022 put him back where he belongs - covering the latest automotive news and events. In his spare time, he trawls the classifieds for cheap (and ruinous) classic luxury sedans or simply cruises around in his own aging German luxobarge. Contact Jarryd @jarrydneves LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top