The combination of ADAS and thermal imaging technology could allow longer detection distances, and possess the ability to identify the type of object - human, animal or inanimate. It is also unaffected by glare, total darkness or other harsh environment such as dust, smoke, snow, fog, etc.

The infrared thermal imaging detectors and modules can be used to sense the active status of the driver and passengers, such as managing the vehicle's HVAC system to adjust heating and ventilation accordingly, or adapting the driver's monitoring system to avoid leaving pets or babies in the car.

Infrared thermal imaging technology does not rely on light sources and can provide clear images in various weather conditions, including day, night, fog, rain, snow, etc. This enables autonomous driving systems to achieve more accurate and reliable perception and recognition in different environments, thereby improving driving safety. 

Infrared thermal imaging sensor can be applied together with other sensor technologies such as LiDAR, millimeter wave radar, cameras, etc., to jointly enhance the perception capability and safety of unmanned driving systems like robotaxi. Meanwhile, with the reduction of costs and improvement of performance, infrared thermal imaging technology is expected to be applied in more types of autonomous vehicles.