The North Star is implementing a driver monitoring system that monitors head and eye movements to detect signs of distraction or fatigue.
This system, standard in Polestar 3 . SUVuses two closed-loop cameras and software from Swedish company Smart Eye, to track the movements of the driver’s head, eyes and eyelids, and trigger notifications, warning sounds – and even even emergency stop in the worst case.
Data from different systems is processed and interpreted by the car’s central computer powered by NVIDIA. This is expected to become key technology in the coming years as regulators strengthen requirements for vehicle safety.
The publicly listed company founded by Volvo and parent company Geely will demonstrate the driver monitoring system at CES in Las Vegas in January 2023.
CES visitors will be able to see how the camera tracks the movement of the driver’s head and eyes, and see how the AI software can detect the driver’s state in real time.
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said: “This technology addresses some of the key causes of fatal crashes and could help save lives by prompting drivers to refocus their attention. attention on the road – and can initiate preventive action when they do not or cannot.” .
Smart Eye CEO and founder Martin Krantz added: “We are delighted to have our fellow Swedish innovators present at CES. With over a million cars now featuring our advanced driver monitoring technology, this is a great opportunity to showcase what lies beneath the surface of one of the newest cars to join our family. I.”
Polestar and Smart Eye are both based in Gothenburg, “highlighting the increasingly important role Sweden’s second largest city plays in the advancement of automotive technology and development”, Polestar added. .
About Polestar 3
The pole star 3 is a distinctive-looking five-seater intended to join the existing lineup Polestar 2 . forklift in the company’s growing lineup from late 2023 in North America, Europe and China, and from 2024 for other regions including Australia.
This will be the first Polestar to be produced in two countries: starting in Chengdu, China, and then in the United States from 2024 at a factory in South Carolina.
The bmw ix-The Polestar 3 competitor is quite large at 4900mm long and has five seats instead of seven. It also has a sporty roofline and wide diagonal styling, setting it apart from the upcoming family-focused model. Volvo EX90 which is closely related.
Designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle, the Polestar 3 uses a large 111kWh and 400V lithium-ion battery with a prismatic cell design and liquid cooling, all powered by CATL.
The company is working towards a 610 km driving range during the WLTP test cycle, while the highest listed DC charging speed is 250 kW.
Polestar 3 will also offer two-way charging, both from vehicle to grid and from vehicle to truck. Volvo has confirmed the relevant EX90 will provide the same feature.
Launch models will feature dual-motor four-wheel drive with system outputs of 360kW and 840Nm, which can be increased to 380kW and 910Nm with the optional Performance Package. Polestar claims the 3 can tow 2200kg.
The SUV will come with adjustable regenerative braking with a single-pedal steering option, electric torque regulation via a clutch on the rear axle, and efficient rear-engine decoupling.
All 3 will also come standard with dual-chamber air suspension and active dampers, with at least two so-called comfort and dynamic driving modes. The aforementioned Performance Package adds an “optimized” air suspension and unique 22-inch wheels.
In addition, the optional Pilot Package adds state-of-the-art LiDAR, three cameras, four ultrasonic sensors, and a cleaning feature for the front and rear cameras, providing a wealth of real-time data about the vehicle’s surroundings, especially is in the long-range field.
A section called ‘SmartZone’ below the front aero wing collects a number of forward facing sensors, a radar module and a heated camera.
The interior of the Polestar 3 takes on an EV theme through the use of sustainable materials like bio-distributed MicroTech, animal welfare certified leather and fully traceable wool upholstery. A complete life cycle assessment will be completed at the start of production.
This is the first Polestar to use centralized computing from the Nvidia Drive core, with Volvo software. The platform processes data from all of the car’s cameras and sensors.
Polestar will also apply a new Volvo system revealed where internal radar sensors detect sub-millimeter movements inside the vehicle, helping to protect against accidentally letting children or pets inside. This system is also linked to the climate control system.
Meanwhile, the infotainment system is powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform, to speed up high-definition rendering and vehicle-wide connectivity.
The 14.5-inch central display runs the same in-car Android Automotive operating system as the Polestar 2, with over-the-air (OTA) updates offered.
Standard features across the range are said to include a panoramic sunroof, full LED lighting inside and out, retractable door handles with proximity sensors and wheels. 21 inch alloy.
Options will include a Bowers & Wilkins 25-speaker sound system with 3D surround sound and Dolby Atmos capability, soft-close doors and a windshield display.
At launch, the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor will start at 89,900 euros ($140,000), about the same price as a BMW iX xDrive50 in Germany.
The Polestar 3 is the company’s second model, but the range will expand to include a smaller model Extremestar 4SUV and Polestar 5 grand tourer mid-decade.
Stay tuned for our first ride for the 2023 Polestar 3.
