In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (DMS, OMS, etc.) Research Report, 2026

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In-Cabin Monitoring System Research: DMS to Become Mandatory in 2027, Expected to be Installed in Over 14 Million Vehicles

ResearchInChina released the In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (DMS, OMS, etc.) Research Report, 2026. Based on China's passenger car market, the report comprehensively analyzes the installation, policy orientation, and mainstream technology application scenarios of in-cabin monitoring systems (including Driver Monitoring System (DMS) and Occupant Monitoring System (OMS)). It also combs through solutions from core global and Chinese suppliers and presents typical vehicle application cases from OEMs to clearly demonstrate industry development trends.

In 2025, Driver Monitoring System (DMS) was installed in about 5.644 million passenger cars as a standard configuration in China, a year-on-year increase of 29.2%, with the installation rate of about 24.6%, up by 5.5 percentage points on an annual basis; Occupant Monitoring System (OMS) was installed in about 1.417 million passenger cars as a standard configuration, a year-on-year increase of 60.1%, with the installation rate of about 6.2%, up by 2.3 percentage points on an annual basis.

1. Passenger Cars Enter the Era of Mandatory Standard DMS and DMS+ADAS Collaborative Decision Linkage

In April 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) completed and publicized the mandatory national standard Intelligent and Connected Vehicle - Safety Requirements of Combined Driver Assistance System (Draft for Approval). As China's first mandatory standard for L2 combined driver assistance, it is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. The core clause stipulates that: after being activated, all L2 systems must continuously monitor two types of driver behaviors - hands off steering wheel and eyes off road-realizing "hands + eyes" dual-dimensional monitoring, and cannot be disabled.

With the intensive implementation of relevant policies and regulations inside and outside China, equipping new vehicles with DMS has become mandatory. ResearchInChina predicts that DMS will be installed in over 14 million passenger cars in China in 2027.

The EU General Safety Regulation (GSR II) mandates that all new vehicles must be equipped with DMS starting from July 2026.

Euro NCAP 2026 upgrades Driver State Monitoring (DSM) to a core part (25/100 points) of the Safe Driving module. In the Crash Avoidance module, greater emphasis is placed on the reliability and user experience of driver monitoring technologies. To achieve high scores, vehicles must employ continuous eye and head tracking, and link driver state to assistance system sensitivity. For example, when DSM judges the driver is distracted/impaired, the lane assist system (Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)/Lane Departure Warning (LDW)) must remain sensitive and available; when the driver is focused and unimpaired, interventions shall be partially or fully suppressed.

Meanwhile, as vehicle safety access requirements continue to escalate, DMS is no longer limited to traditional driver state monitoring/warning. It is gradually evolving toward deep integration and collaborative decision with ADAS combined driver assistance systems, becoming a core link in the intelligent driving safety system.

Case 1: In July 2025, Mobileye announced that its DMS(TM) is directly fused with Mobileye Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on a single chip to simplify the system, reduce costs, and support SoC/ECU consolidation goals.

Specifically, Mobileye DMS(TM) fuses in-cabin monitoring with road information from ADAS cameras to assess whether the driver notices critical objects/risk areas ahead, and dynamically adjusts vehicle system response settings based on the driver's real-time focus level.

Case 2: In April 2025, ArcSoft demonstrated the SouthLake multifunctional (ADAS + DMS) front-view all-in-one vision reference design and software solution. Its core feature is integrating exterior driver assistance, in-cabin driver state monitoring, and full-time driving recording to help automakers quickly meet regulatory requirements and achieve mass production.

2. Multiple Automakers Offer "Driver Incapacitation Assistance/Takeover" to Safeguard Driving Safety

Driver Incapacitation Assistance refers to a range of emergency responses initiated by the driver assistance system when the DMS detects sudden driver incapacitation such as fainting or cardiac arrest. The system actively takes over the vehicle to decelerate, stop, activate hazard lights, unlock doors, and call for help, avoiding accidents and gaining rescue time. This function is currently equipped in some mid-to-high-end vehicle models and is continuously optimized.

A review of models with driver incapacitation assistance shows different brands adopt distinct risk-avoidance logics. Some emerging auto brands follow a "proactive risk avoidance, complete safety" logic, integrating L2+ driver assistance and active safety to autonomously judge road conditions, activate lane changes with turn signals, and find the nearest emergency lane to pull over. Traditional joint-venture brands adopt a more cautious approach of "prioritizing control and stability", executing the safest actions within system limits-safe stopping.

Case 1: The driver incapacitation assistance function of XPeng GX, first unveiled in April 2026, triggers the following protection sequence when the driver becomes unresponsive during intelligent driving on a highway: Step 1: Activate hazard lights and smoothly change lanes to the emergency lane; Step 2: Continuously pump the brake to rouse the driver; Step 3: Perform automated parking and SOS light projection; Step 4: Synchronously call rescue and unlock doors.

Case 2: In January 2026, ZEEKR added "Emergency Stop Assist" via OTA update. During assisted driving, if the driver keeps hands off the steering wheel for a long time, fails to respond, and still remines unresponsive after multiple audio-visual reminders, the vehicle safely stops and activates hazard lights to prevent loss of control due to sudden illness, fainting, or other incapacitation, reducing accident risks.

3. Rapid Popularization of 60GHz In-Cabin Monitoring Radar

In-cabin radar is rapidly becoming a mainstream solution for in-cabin monitoring by virtue of contactless sensing, privacy protection, and penetration through obstructions (e.g., blankets).

Current automotive in-cabin radar solutions mostly adopt 60GHz radar, applicable to child presence detection, seatbelt reminders, intrusion detection, smart airbag adaptive triggering, life presence detection, gesture recognition, and driver drowsiness detection. It also adapts to complex in-cabin environments and can be flexibly deployed in multiple key positions such as the roof, B-pillar, under rearview mirror, inside seats, or integrated into the sunroof for full-cabin coverage without blind spots.

Product Code: LYX021

1 Overview of In-Cabin Monitoring Systems

1.1 Development History of In-Cabin Monitoring
1.2 Introduction to Automotive In-Cabin Monitoring Systems
1.3 Business Models of In-Cabin Monitoring
1.4 Industry Chain Map of In-Cabin Monitoring
1.5 Supporting Technologies for In-Cabin Monitoring System 1: Visal Perception (Camera System)
1.5 Supporting Technologies for In-Cabin Monitoring System 2: Radar Sensors
1.5 Supporting Technologies for In-Cabin Monitoring System 3: Automotive Senseless Alcohol Detection Sensor
1.5 Supporting Technologies for In-Cabin Monitoring System 4: Automotive CO2 Detector
1.5 Other Supporting Technologies for In-Cabin Monitoring System
1.6 Policy Environment of In-Cabin Monitoring
Summary of Laws, Regulations and Policies Concerning In-Cabin Monitoring
Policy Interpretation (1): EU GSR II - European Union General Safety Regulation
Policy Interpretation (2): Intelligent and Connected Vehicle - Safety Requirements of Combined Driver Assistance System
C-NCAP Evaluation Regulation Roadmap
Interpretation of C-NCAP (2024) Evaluation Regulation
Interpretation of C-NCAP (2027) Evaluation Regulation
E-NCAP Evaluation Regulation Roadmap
Interpretation of E-NCAP (2026) Evaluation Regulation
1.7 Installation of In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (DMS/OMS) in China
Installations and Installation Rates of In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (DMS/OMS)
Installation of DMS (Driver Monitoring System)
Installations and Installation Rate of DMS
Installations Structure of DMS by Price
Installations/Installation Rate of DMS by Brand
Installations/Installation Rate of DMS by Vehicle Model
Installation of OMS (Occupant Monitoring System)
Installations and Installation Rate of OMS
Installations Structure of OMS by Price
Installations/Installation Rate of OMS by Brand
Installations/Installation Rate of OMS by Vehicle Model
Market Scale Forecast of In-Cabin Monitoring Systems
Installation of In-Cabin Monitoring Systems, 2025-2030E

2 Application of In-Cabin Monitoring Systems by OEMs

2.1 Summary of In-Cabin Monitoring System Applications in Representative Vehicle Models
2.2 Installations of BYD In-Cabin Monitoring System
2.2 Installation Rate of BYD In-Cabin Monitoring System
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 1: Fangchengbao Ti 7
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 2: Denza N9 2026
2.3 Installations of Changan In-Cabin Monitoring System
2.3 Installation Rate of Changan In-Cabin Monitoring System
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case: Changan NEVO Q07
2.4 Installations of Geely In-Cabin Monitoring System
2.4 Installation Rate of Geely In-Cabin Monitoring System
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case: Zeekr 9X
2.5 Installations of HIMA In-Cabin Monitoring System
2.5 Installation Rate of HIMA In-Cabin Monitoring System
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 1: AITO M9 2025
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 2: MAEXTRO S800
2.6 Installation of Xiaomi Auto In-Cabin Monitoring System
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case: Xiaomi YU7
2.7 Installation of Li Auto In-Cabin Monitoring System
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case: Li i6
2.8 Installations of NIO In-Cabin Monitoring System
2.8 Installation Rate of NIO In-Cabin Monitoring System
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case: ONVO L90
2.9 Other In-Cabin Monitoring Application Cases
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 1: Hongqi Jinkuihua Guoya
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 2: Voyah Taishan
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 3: Hyptec A800
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 4: iCAR V27
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 5: Xpeng G7
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 6: Nissan Teana HarmonyOS Cockpit S380 Master Edition
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 7: 2026 Audi E5 Sportback
In-Cabin Monitoring Application Case 8: New Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA

3 Chinese In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers

3.1 Summary of Solutions of Chinese In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers
Summary of Solutions of Chinese In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers (Visual Perception + Radio Frequency Perception Technology)
Summary of Solutions of Chinese In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers (Visual Perception Technology Oriented)
Summary of Solutions of Chinese In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers (Radio Frequency Perception Technology Oriented)
3.2 Bolong Automotive
In-Cabin Monitoring Products
In-Cabin Monitoring Product (1): DMS Camera
In-Cabin Monitoring Product (2): OMS Camera
In-Cabin Monitoring Product (3): In-Cabin Radar
IMS: Integrating DMS, OMS and FACE ID Functions
DMS: Adopting Infrared Solution to Realize Fatigue Detection, Distraction Detection, Face Recognition, etc.
OMS: Supporting Child Presence Detection, Life Presence Detection, Occupant Presence Detection, Gesture Recognition, etc.
OMS: Demonstration Diagram
In-Cabin Radar: Supporting Life Presence Detection, Occupant Presence Detection, Intrusion Detection, etc.
FACE ID Products
In-Cabin FACE ID
Fatigue Driving Warning Camera Patent
3.3 MINIEYE
Profile
In-Cabin Monitoring Product Matrix
In-Cabin Monitoring Product: iCabin 1 Series
In-Cabin Monitoring Product: iCabin Lite
I-CS Intelligent Cockpit Perception & Interaction Solution: Centered on DMS and OMS
I-CS Intelligent Cockpit Perception & Interaction Solution: Providing Active Services for Six Major Application Scenarios
Intelligent Cockpit Solution: Providing Active Services for Six Major Application Scenarios
Advantages of I-CS Intelligent Cockpit Perception & Interaction Solution
iCabin OMS
Cockpit Large Model Intelligent Assistant BamBam
Cooperation Updates of In-Cabin Monitoring Solutions, 2025-2026
3.4 OFILM
Profile
Intelligent Vehicle Business Layout
Cockpit Monitoring & Perception Products
DMS+OMS Integrated Solution
Automotive 3D Face Recognition Unlock Solution
3.5 Sunny Optical
Profile
Automotive Camera Product Layout
In-Cabin Monitoring Module: DMS
In-Cabin Monitoring Module: OMS & OMC & TOF
3.6 Wuhu Sensortech Intelligent Technology (WHST)
Profile
New-generation DMS All-in-one Solution
In-Cabin Monitoring Product (1): STA60-4 / STA79-4 In-Cabin Occupant Detection Radar
In-Cabin Monitoring Product (2): STA60-4Pro / STA79-4Pro Multi-functional In-Cabin Radar
In-Cabin Monitoring Product (3): STA60-6 In-Cabin Imaging Radar
In-Cabin Monitoring Product (4): STA60-4M / 4L In-Cabin Radar
In-Cabin Monitoring Product (5): STA79-5 Respiration & Heart Rate Detection Radar
In-Cabin Monitoring Product (6): Automotive UWB High-precision Positioning System
3.7 Calterah
Profile
Rhine SoC In-Cabin Radar Solution
Rhine Pro SoC In-Cabin Radar Solution
Lancang-USRR SoC In-Cabin Radar Solution
Effect Demonstration of Lancang-USRR In-Cabin Radar Solution
Dubhe UWB SoC In-Cabin Radar Solution
3.8 ArcSoft
Profile
VisDrive Software Solution
Tahoe Hardware and Software Integrated Solution
Intelligent Cockpit Vision Solution (DMS)
Core In-Cabin Monitoring Technology 1: DMS
Core In-Cabin Monitoring Technology 2: OMS
Launched SouthLake Solution to Realize DMS + ADAS Integration
3.9 oToBrite
Profile
In-Cabin Monitoring Solution: Vision AI Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
Automotive Driver Monitoring Camera (DMC)
3.10 Chuhang Technology
Profile
Life Presence Detection Radar
3.11 Zhihua Technology
Profile
Intelligent Cockpit Monitoring System (IMS) Product Line
Automotive Camera Products
3.12 OmniVision Group
Profile
Development History of In-Cabin Monitoring
In-Cabin Monitoring Solution: Driver Health Monitoring System
Automotive-grade Solution for In-Cabin Application
In-Cabin Monitoring Products
3.13 Longhorn Auto
Profile
In-Cabin Monitoring System
In-Cabin Monitoring Projects Designation in Recent Years
3.14 Other Suppliers
Vecentek's UWB Child Presence Detection System
ZLG Technology's UWB In-Cabin Child Presence Detection Solution

4 Foreign In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers

4.1 Summary of Solutions of Foreign In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers
Summary of Solutions of Foreign In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers (Visual Perception + Radio Frequency Perception Technology)
Summary of Solutions of Foreign In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers (Visual Perception Technology Oriented)
Summary of Solutions of Foreign In-Cabin Monitoring System Suppliers (Radio Frequency Perception Technology Oriented)
4.2 Magna
Profile
Introduction to In-Cabin Perception System
Veoneer In-Cabin Monitoring Product Layout
In-Cabin Radar Product Roadmap
Functional Development Roadmap of In-Cabin Radar
In-Cabin Radar Layout Scheme
Driver Monitoring System (1): Realizes Conventional Detection Functions, e.g., Driver Fatigue/Distraction Detection
Driver Monitoring System (2): Built-in Alcohol Sensor for Enhanced Detection of Dangerous Driving Behaviors
Occupant Monitoring System
DMS and OMS Integrated Solution
4.3 HARMAN
Profile
Ready Care Cockpit Monitoring System
Completed Acquisition of Assets of Cipia
Cipia Driver Monitoring System: Driver Sense
Cipia In-Cabin Monitoring System: Cabin Sense
Cipia Fleet Solution: Fleet Sense
Cipia Radar + Infrared Vision Fusion In-Cabin Perception
4.4 Valeo
Profile
Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
Child Presence Detection (CPD)
CPD: Based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
CPD: Based on In-Cabin Radar
In-Cabin Monitoring System (IMS) 1: Camera-based
In-Cabin Monitoring System (IMS) 2: Camera-based
Cooperated with Seeing Machines to Develop In-Cabin Monitoring Solution (ICMS)
Enhanced Panovision Panoramic Display System
4.5 Indie Semiconductor
Profile
Vision Processor Solution
CABIN EYE Software Solution
CABIN EYE-based Cockpit Monitoring System (DMS/OMS)
CABIN EYE-based Occupant Monitoring Function for Robobuses
Rear-display Integrated Driver Monitoring System
Cooperation Dyanamics
4.6 Smart Eye
Profile
Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
Launched Fully Integrated Single-module DMS - AI ONE
Cooperated with Alps Alpine to Launch Under-display DMS Solution
Cooperated with Sony to Develop New-generation Driver Monitoring System
In-Cabin Monitoring System (IMS)
Cooperated with Renesas to Launch Pre-integrated DMS/OMS Solution
Hardware-software Integrated DMS: AIS
Hardware-software Integrated DMS: AIS+
AIS System Upgrade: Equipped with Real-time Alcohol Impairment Detection and OTA Functions
Eye-tracking Technology and System Solution
Cooperated with FPC to Launch Multimodal Biometric Authentication for Automotive Scenarios
Partnered with Forvia to Launch In-Cabin Safety Biometric Authentication
Real-time Alcohol Impairment Detection Function
Designation of Real-time Alcohol Impairment Detection
Launched AI Driving Assistant Sheila
Designation of In-Cabin Monitoring in Recent Years
4.7 LG Electronics
Profile
Development History and Planning of In-Cabin Monitoring System
In-Cabin Perception Hardware (1): 5MP RGB IR Integrated In-Cabin Camera Module (DMS+OMS)
In-Cabin Perception Hardware (2): Next-generation Under-display Camera Module (UDC)
VisionWare Vision Processing Software Platform for High-precision In-Cabin Monitoring
AI Mobility Core Technology Architecture
Four Core Functional Modules of In-Cabin Perception Solution
In-Cabin Perception Technology and Capabilities
In-Cabin Monitoring Solution (1): Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
In-Cabin Monitoring Solution (2): In-Cabin Monitoring System (IMS)
New Automotive Solutions
Used Ambarella CV25 AI Chip to Enable DMS Solutions for Mass Production
4.8 ams OSRAM
Profile
IRED & VCSEL Product Line
Overview of In-Cabin Sensing Applications
In-Cabin Sensor: IR:6 Chip Platform
IR:6 Chip Layout
In-Cabin Sensor: VCSEL
4.9 Texas Instruments (TI)
Radar Chip Product Matrix for In-vehicle and Near-field Scenarios
In-Cabin Monitoring Product: 60GHz Radar
Introduction to AWRL6844 Radar Application
Demonstration of AWRL6844 Radar Application
In-Cabin Monitoring Radar Application Solution
4.10 NOVELIC
Profile
In-Cabin Monitoring Solution: ACAM 200
ACAM Enables Gesture Recognition
ACAM Expansion: Radar + Camera Integrated In-Cabin Perception Solution
Life Presence Detection: 60GHz Radar
4.11 trinamiX
Launched Wide-Field-of-View Dot Projector for Life Presence Detection and Other Functions
B-pillar Face Authentication Solution
Biometric Imaging Solution
Biometric Imaging Solution: RA 10 Hardware Reference Design
Non-invasive Blood Alcohol Detection Solution
4.12 Sony Special Sensor for In-Cabin Monitoring: IMX775
4.12 Application Comparison of Sony IMX775
4.13 Gentex's New Driver Monitoring and In-Cabin Monitoring Systems

5 Development Trends of In-Cabin Monitoring Systems

5.1 Trend 1: Rapid Popularization of 60GHz In-Cabin Monitoring Radar
Summary of 60GHz In-Cabin Monitoring Radar Products
5.2 Trend 2......
Summary of Cases of Solution Suppliers
Application Cases of Automakers
5.3 Trend 3......
5.4 Trend 4......
Application Cases