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A pair of auto manufacturing companies have teamed up to put biometric sensors in a fire-retardant undershirt to capture the vital data of race car drivers. As Autosport’s Adam Cooper reports, Marelli and OMP Racing announced that they have been granted approval by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to develop what will be known as […]
Alpinestars, a manufacturer of raceware for Formula 1 race car drivers, is reportedly looking into incorporating biometric sensors into the overalls worn by drivers in an effort to find ways to help them perform better for longer periods of time. Biometric sensors are already fitted into the gloves worn by most racers. A tiny sensor […]
A study by market research consulting firm Mordor Intelligence — titled “The Consumer Biometrics Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020-2025)” — predicts that the industry is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2% during the forecast period. This would mean an increase in shipments from 2.1 billion units in […]
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is teaming up with Jungo to develop a new driver monitoring system for connected cars. The solution will blend ADI’s Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology with Jungo’s CoDriver software platform. The in-car cameras outfitted with the new system will improve vehicle safety by tracking head and eye movements to watch for signs of […]
“It’s a compelling case for bringing biometrics into the car, and given Aware’s expertise in the world of biometric authentication, it’s coming from an expert source.” As today’s cars get increasingly sophisticated on the technological and IT front, Aware Inc. wants to put biometric technology in the driver’s seat. The company has published a new […]
Karma Automotive has unveiled its SC2 concept car at the Los Angeles Motor Show. The SC2 – a follow-up to the SC1 unveiled earlier this year in Shanghai – comes loaded with advanced technology, including a number of biometric features focused on providing increased control, comfort and security for the vehicles driver and their passengers. […]
A new report from Grand View Research is predicting significant growth for the vehicle access control market over the next several years, with biometric technology poised to play an important role. The overall market is forecast to reach a value of $17.3 billion by 2025, reflecting a CAGR of 10.6 percent for the 2019-2025 forecast […]
US-based engineering firm II-VI is reassuring investors that its acquisition of Finisar should proceed as planned despite the US government’s placement of Huawei on its trade blacklist. The acquisition was approved by shareholders of both companies earlier this year, paving the way for a merger that could significantly extend the applications of Finisar’s 3D Sensing […]
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) has issued its Annual Report for 2018, detailing a difficult year that the company has nevertheless been able to navigate effectively. In his commentary in the report, Fingerprints CEO Christian Fredrikson is upfront about the challenges the company has faced, noting that a 30 percent drop (compared to 2017) in the Average […]
“The ranking should help to further illuminate the potential for biometric technology in automotive applications…” The 2019 Subaru Forester’s biometric technology has helped the car to earn a spot on Parents magazine’s list of “The 10 Best Family Cars of 2019”. The car was selected in the category of “The Best Two-Row SUVs”, with the […]
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