New car tech aims to sniff out drunk drivers before they crash

NCT ID NCT05796609

First seen Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested a system that uses sensors in a real car to tell if a driver is drunk. 55 adults drove on a test track after drinking alcohol, and researchers used the data to teach a computer to spot impaired driving. The goal is to create a warning system that could prevent drunk driving accidents.

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Locations

  • Institut für Rechtsmedizin

    Bern, 3008, Switzerland

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