Leading chipmaker STMicroelectronics and Tobii, a pioneer in eye tracking and attention computing, have started mass production of an advanced interior sensing system that will promote enhanced user experience and car safety.

Although initially mass produced for a premium European carmaker, STMicroelectronics and Tobii said the new generation of sensing technology is ready for widespread adoption across automotive industry.

Adrian Capata, senior vice president of Tobii Autosense said image quality is critical and its collaboration with ST has brought forward the fusion of visible and IR sensing for an intelligent in-cabin environments.

On the other hand, Alexandre Balmefrezol, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Imaging Sub-Group at STMicroelectronics said the partnership with Tobii has created a new generation of interior sensing technology that is ready for widespread adoption across automotive industry.

“We are now rapidly expanding our production capacity to meet the anticipated demand and ensure a seamless transition to mass manufacturing,” said Balmefrezol.

One Innovative In-Cabin Camera

Tobii’s and ST’s integrated approach allows automotive OEMs to install just one camera inside the cabin. Therefore, providing the most mature, efficient, and cost-effective solution available on the market.

The system combines Tobii’s attention-computing technology with STMicroelectronics’ VD1940, an advanced image sensor designed primarily for automotive applications. This sensor features a single 5.1MP hybrid pixel design, sensitive to both RGB (color in daytime) and infrared (IR at nighttime) light.

Its wide-angle field of view covers the entire cabin, delivering exceptional image quality.

Meanwhile, Tobii’s algorithms process dual video streams support both the Driver Monitoring System (DMS) and Occupancy Monitoring System (OMS). Tobii, with its automotive business segment Tobii Autosense, is a leading player in automotive interior sensing.

STMicroelectronics’ VD1940 image sensor is part of the SafeSense by ST, an advanced sensing technology platform designed by STMicroelectronics for DMS and OMS. which embeds functional safety and cyber security features and is dedicated to automotive safety applications. With this innovative product portfolio ST is delivering reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions tailored to the automotive industry. As an Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM), STMicroelectronics masters the complete image sensor supply chain, with full control over both design and manufacturing processes. This ensures supply security through production of its imaging solutions in its European fabs, with these devices already in mass production and ready for integration by Tier 1s and OEMs.

03 October 2025