Tesla's New Sensor to Protect Kids
Detects Children Left Behind in Hot Cars Source: Tesla Boosts Theft-Prevention Systems Tesla is seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)) to market and sell a short-range, interactive motion sensing device. The company says the sensor can detect a child left behind in a hot car. Tesla also says it enhances anti-theft systems in cars. Tesla needs FCC clearance to use these unlicensed millimeter-wave sensors that operate at higher power levels than are currently allowed. Big Advantages Unlike camera based and in-seat occupant systems, the Tesla device is radar-based. Tesla says it has depth perception and can see through soft materials like a blanket covering a baby in a car seat. The device is so sensitive it can detect breathing, heart beats and can differentiate between a child and an object left on a seat. The FCC is seeking public comment on the sensor through September 21. In the US, 50 children left behi...