AISIN Selects Green Hills Software for Next-Generation Driver Monitoring and Alcohol Detection System

AISIN Corp. has selected Green Hills Software as the software foundation partner for its upcoming Driver Monitoring System (DMS) integrated with a Driver Alcohol Detection System (DADS). The announcement was made on May 26, with the advanced automotive safety platform expected to enter the market in 2028. The system is being designed to enhance in-cabin safety monitoring and reduce accidents caused by distracted, drowsy, or impaired driving conditions. The collaboration combines software, AI-based monitoring, and advanced processing technologies to support next-generation vehicle safety capabilities.

The system under development integrates technologies from NXP Semiconductors and Smart Eye. AISIN is utilizing Green Hills Software solutions alongside NXP’s i.MX 9 series applications processor and Smart Eye’s artificial intelligence-based driver monitoring platform. The integrated system continuously analyzes driver behavior using image-based monitoring to identify signs of distraction, fatigue, or impairment. In addition to behavioral monitoring, the platform can passively detect potential alcohol impairment through visual analysis of driver conditions, enabling automakers to strengthen human-factor safety measures.

Key Technologies Used in AISIN’s Driver Monitoring Platform

The safety architecture relies on Green Hills real-time operating systems to manage and protect critical automotive functions. INTEGRITY RTOS is used for in-cabin camera operations and Smart Eye software integration, while µ-velOSity RTOS handles the system’s safety checker functions. The complete platform operates on the NXP i.MX 9 series applications processor, which incorporates the eIQ Neutron neural processing unit for artificial intelligence workloads. The processor also uses Arm Cortex-A55 and Cortex-M7 cores to manage general computing tasks and safety-critical operations within the vehicle environment.

The collaboration reflects the growing automotive industry focus on intelligent in-cabin monitoring technologies aimed at improving vehicle safety standards and reducing accident risks. By combining AI-powered driver analysis, passive alcohol impairment detection, and protected real-time operating systems, the platform is intended to help automakers strengthen driver assistance and occupant safety strategies in future vehicle programs. The system is expected to support OEMs seeking advanced safety solutions that address increasingly strict safety expectations and evolving mobility regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AISIN’s new Driver Monitoring System designed to do?
AISIN’s new Driver Monitoring System is designed to detect driver distraction, drowsiness, and impairment while also supporting passive alcohol detection capabilities. The platform uses AI-based image analysis to continuously monitor driver behavior and identify unsafe driving conditions inside the vehicle cabin. The system combines software from Green Hills Software, Smart Eye’s monitoring technology, and NXP Semiconductors’ processing platform to help automakers reduce human-factor accidents and improve vehicle safety performance in future automotive applications.

Which technologies are powering the AISIN Driver Monitoring System?
The system is powered by Green Hills Software RTOS solutions, Smart Eye’s AI-based monitoring software, and the NXP i.MX 9 series applications processor. INTEGRITY RTOS protects in-cabin camera operations, while µ-velOSity RTOS manages safety checker functions. NXP’s processor integrates the eIQ Neutron neural processing unit along with Arm Cortex-A55 and Cortex-M7 cores to support artificial intelligence processing, general computing, and safety-critical operations required for advanced driver monitoring and alcohol detection functions.