BMW cars will learn to detect signs of heart attacks and strokes in drivers
BMW Group and Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Charité) have launched a unique study aimed at integrating medical technology into cars. The main goal is to develop methods for predicting cardiovascular risks such as heart attacks and strokes. This partnership combines innovations in artificial intelligence, connected cars and digital medicine.
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Sensors in modern cars are able to continuously collect and analyse data about the condition of the driver and passengers. Professor Heyo K. Kroemer, CEO of Charité, believes that in the medium term this will significantly improve the prevention and avoidance of emergencies.
As part of a memorandum of co-operation between Charité and the BMW Group, a team of engineers and medical experts will work on several areas:
- Developing intelligent driver assistance systems;
- creating architectures that fulfil data protection requirements;
- studying the health effects of in-car parameters;
- developing preventive measures to improve driver health.
The partners will also explore the use of artificial intelligence in combination with existing and new vehicle sensors.
Source: BMW
