Driver fatigue detection method based on facial features using deep learning

Abstract

Fatigue driving can result in delayed driver reactions and lack of concentration, increasing the risk of traffic accidents. Therefore, finding effective fatigue detection methods is crucial for accident prevention and ensuring public safety. Traditional driver fatigue detection methods based on facial features are limited by their reliance on manually designed features and classifiers, leading to low accuracy, slow detection speed, and inefficient performance. Hence, methods based on deep learning have gradually become a trend in fatigue-driving detection research. This paper focuses on driver fatigue detection methods based on facial features using deep learning. In this study, we analyze numerous research outcomes on how to accurately extract, analyze, and integrate various facial features, such as eye features, mouth features, facial expressions, and head postures, to precisely determine the driver's fatigue state. Then, we compare the latest deep learning-based technologies. This paper provides an information-rich repository to help researchers select more promising designs, that can drive the widespread development of fatigue-driving detection technologies.