Automotive mmWave sensing can be used inside vehicles to improve driver and passenger safety and comfort functions. Notable advantages of using mmWave technology in vehicles revolve around its capability to operate effectively in spaces with low-lighting and limited visibility. mmWave sensing can penetrate materials like plastic, textiles, and glass, making it contactless. Recent applications for automotive mmWave sensing include: • Occupancy detection • Child presence detection (CPD) • Seatbelt reminders • Optimized airbag deployment • Monitoring of driver vital signs
Assisted Living and Elderly Care mmWave sensing can be used in homes and
nursing homes to assist seniors, individuals
aging in place, and caregivers. Using mmWave technology is non-intrusive as it does not use cameras or microphones for its applications, and does not require patients to use
wearable devices for tracking. Use-cases in assisted living and elderly care include: • Fall detection • Posture detection • Occupancy detection • Vital signs monitoring
Smart Home Integrated within applications for presence and occupancy detection, mmWave sensing can be applied to the smart home to enable home automations without requiring wearable technology or cameras. Applications include: • Water level detection of toilets • Sleep apnea tracking • Smart lighting control
Other Other applications for mmWave sensing include pet monitoring, where the technology can be used to track and monitor animal vital signs to interpret pet emotions. == References ==