How Hand-Tracking Is Shaping the Future of In-Cabin Monitoring
From detecting distraction to predicting driver intent, hand-tracking is becoming an increasingly valuable part of the intelligent cockpit.
As in-cabin monitoring evolves beyond traditional gaze and facial analysis, advances in computer vision are unlocking new ways to understand driver behaviour and create safer, more intuitive human-machine interfaces. In this interview, Agnes Jernström, Senior Software Engineer at Neonode, explains how hand-tracking is helping to advance occupant monitoring and the next generation of in-cabin AI.
Beyond Compliance: How Agentic AI Could Unlock the Next Generation of Occupant Monitoring
Occupant Monitoring Systems (OMS) are evolving from regulatory necessities into intelligent platforms capable of understanding occupants, context and intent.
As legal requirements and Euro NCAP establish the baseline for safety, the next wave of innovation lies in using the same sensing infrastructure to enable proactive safety, personalised assistance, comfort and more natural human-vehicle interaction. We spoke with Dr. Frederik Diederichs, Head of Perceptual User Interfaces Group at Fraunhofer IOSB, about how agentic AI, multimodal sensing and rapid prototyping tools such as AktiMeter are helping the industry explore what comes next for intelligent in-cabin systems.
Let’s Talk Physical Buttons: Why I Love These Kia K4 Climate Control Switches
As vehicle interiors become increasingly touchscreen-focused, the role of well-designed physical controls is becoming a growing topic of discussion across the automotive industry. In this article, Michael A. Nees, Professor and Director of the Human factors, perception, and cognition at Lafayette College explores why the climate control switches in his Kia K4 stand out as an example of intuitive, driver-focused design, and what they reveal about the importance of ergonomics and tactile interaction in modern vehicle cabins.
In-Cabin Systems: Clear Alerts and Building Driver Trust
Dave Mitropoulos-Rundus explores alert clarity, psychology in interface design, and why real-world testing is vital for trusted in-cabin systems.
The Cabin Is Listening: Audio’s Expanding Role in the Vehicle Interior
Audio is emerging as a key technology in intelligent cabins, enabling safer alerts, natural voice interaction, and personalised passenger experiences.
Rethinking In-Cabin HMI Safety: Touchscreens vs Buttons
Michael Nees explores the return of physical controls, and how engineers can better balance safety, usability, and design in modern HMIs.
5 Minutes with Robert Fuchs: Shared Control in ADAS
In this interview, Robert Fuchs explores the concept of shared control within the ADAS space and how we can strengthen driver-automation teaming.
Driving HMI Innovation: Cirrus Logic on Evolving Automotive Haptics
At InCabin USA 2025, Cirrus Logic returns to the conversation with fresh insights on how automotive haptics are evolving from bespoke experiments to standardized, scalable solutions
Current Challenges Report: Insights Ahead of InCabin Europe
InCabin Europe will bring together academics, industry leaders and innovators to share knowledge and exchange ideas on six key topics and challenges facing the automotive industry.