i am building a vehicle security device that detects driver fatigue based on his eyes closure and the force he applies on the steering wheel. combining these two features i hope to achieve a better accuracy of the device .
For the eyes tracking part i use a an Ir camera that will be pointed to the driver face, connected to processing unit which analyses frames and detect eyes and their percentage of closure continuously
For the hands force detection part, i liked the idea of using multiple small sensors mounted in the steering wheel perimeter, connected together and to a processing unit with flexible cables " http://www.date-conference.com/proce…LES/IP3_07.PDF "
but since it s designed to measure pressure variation i am in doubt if it s really what i need for my project, please help me to make the right choice for sensor.
the title of the project is " Distributed Sensor for Steering Wheel Grip Force
Measurement in Driver Fatigue Detection "
i am trying to detect the variations in the force applied to the steering wheel by the driver, is it possible to use the BMP085 which is a barometric pressure sensor to detect these variations? is there another switch more fit for this application ?
I don’t see how the MP085, which is a barometric pressure sensor, can be used to sense grip pressure. Something more akin to this is what I think you’re looking for.
