Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB 
AI-based in-cabin object detection for greater vehicle safety
CORES (Cargo and Occupant Risk Evaluation System) is a research and demonstration project for detecting and assessing unsecured objects inside the vehicle cabin. The solution extends Fraunhofer IOSB’s AktiMeter technology with functions for in-cabin object detection, unsecured cargo detection, and cargo risk assessment. Camera data is used to detect objects, assess their securing status, and evaluate potential risks. CORES demonstrates how in-cabin cameras can be used not only for driver and occupant monitoring but also for new safety features. The results of the analysis can be transferred to other systems via an interface. A patent application has been filed for the underlying concept.
Unsecured cargo detection and cargo risk assessment in vehicles
Loose objects inside the vehicle cabin can pose a hazard during sudden driving maneuvers or accidents. CORES supports the development of new safety and driver-assistance features by detecting potentially unsecured objects and assessing possible risks.
• Detection of unsecured objects and luggage in the vehicle interior
• Assessment of the securing status and potential risks
• Expansion of occupant monitoring systems and in-cabin monitoring solutions
• Development and investigation of new in-cabin safety features
• Rapid proof-of-concept studies for OEMs and suppliers
• Data output via interfaces for connecting to other systems
For OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and developers of occupant monitoring systems
CORES is aimed at companies and development teams that wish to explore new in-cabin and safety features based on camera data. The focus is particularly on: vehicle manufacturers and OEM pre-development departments, Tier 1 suppliers for cameras and occupant monitoring, developers of Occupant Monitoring Systems (OMS), in-cabin sensing, UX, and HMI teams, as well as automotive software, computer vision, and AI teams.