Ferrari working on mind-reading technology

Ferrari is developing technology that will observe a driver�s mental and physical status and regulate the vehicles traction and stability control systems to match.

The mind-reading tech was drawn out in many European and worldwide patent applications. The papers reveal how Ferrari imagines a wide-range of sensors provide data on the driver, to allow set-up adjust appropriately.

Ferrari�s documentation states: �Drivers tend to miscalculate � in particular, overestimate � their driving skill and, more importantly, their psychophysical condition, with the result that driver-selected dynamic vehicle performance simply reflects the driver�s wish, as opposed to the driver�s actual psychophysical condition and proficiency.�

In addition, it adds: �The biometric sensors may comprise a piezoelectric measuring device for measuring the driver�s respiration, a device for measuring the driver�s blood pressure and heart rate, a television camera for monitoring the driver�s eyes (blink rate) to determine the driver�s alertness, a device for monitoring the electric activity of the driver�s brain, a device for recording the driver�s surface temperature and a device for recording the conductivity of the driver�s skin (to determine the degree of perspiration).�

Ferrari says: �The dynamic performance may be modified to enhance driving safety in the case of a tired or unresponsive driver, and also to enhance driving pleasure and/or performance in the case of an alert, responsive driver.�

Via Autocar