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Korea Transportation Safety Authority, South Korea¡¯s think tank for transportation research, will complete the development of a drowsy driving warning system for bus drivers and seek commercialization of the device within this year.
A pilot device was developed last April and has been tested in five long-distance buses, according to the research institute.
The system identifies drowsy driving based on the driver¡¯s eyes and pupil activities, lane changes and zigzag driving and then activates strong vibration on the waist band worn by the driver.
The authorities will launch a second round of pilot programs by April to fix bugs and increase functional safety.
It also plans to complete K-City, a testing and assessing facility for self-driving cars, and open it to the public within this year, while strengthening its partnership with start-ups associated with self-driving technology.
Self-driving car developers can conduct their tests in K-City with various scenarios and road environments with local road features such as bus only lanes, school zones and toll gates.
By Yeon Gyu-wook and Minu Kim
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