Smart Eye Brings Breakthrough Impairment Detection and Advanced In-Cabin Intelligence to CES 2026

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Smart Eye (OTC: SMTEF) returns to CES 2026 (Jan 6-9) to demonstrate in-cabin intelligence advances, led by a real-time alcohol impairment detection feature named a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree.

The impairment detection is built on real-world driving data, ships via Smart Eye's AIS system, and requires no new hardware. Demos include an empathetic AI co-driver (Sheila), bank-level iris authentication, under-display camera DMS, AIS Driver Support System, AI ONE DMS unit, and Concept Development Kits. Smart Eye will be at West Hall, booth #3327; meetings can be booked via the company's CES page.

Smart Eye showcases its CES 2026 Innovation Awards^® Honoree, along with new technologies that deepen vehicle understanding of drivers and occupants while making advanced sensing easier to integrate.

GÖTEBORG, SE / ACCESS Newswire / January 2, 2026 / Smart Eye (STO:SEYE)(OTC PINK:SMTEF)(FRA:SE9), the global leader in Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and Interior Sensing AI, returns to CES 2026 with a lineup that shows how in-cabin intelligence is progressing from isolated features to a more connected approach to understanding what happens inside the vehicle. The demonstrations combine new breakthroughs in understanding driver and occupant behavior with integration approaches designed to fit naturally into modern cockpit and electronic architectures.

At the center of the showcase is Smart Eye's real-time alcohol impairment detection, named a CES 2026 Innovation Awards^® Honoree. Built on real-world driving data, the feature identifies behavioral indicators of impaired driving without requiring new hardware or intrusive sensors. Already shipping to customers through Smart Eye's AIS system, it offers a practical path for OEMs preparing for evolving global safety requirements, while keeping the sensing footprint small and unobtrusive.

Beyond impairment detection, Smart Eye will present demonstrations that bring deeper behavioral understanding and clean integration together in the cabin. Visitors will experience:

➤ Sheila, the Empathetic In-Cabin Co-Driver
A context-aware AI assistant that adjusts tone, behavior, and responses based on driver state, interaction cues, and in-cabin context.

➤ Bank-level Iris Authentication
Camera-based identification that enables secure access, personalization, and protected digital services.

➤ Under-Display Camera Integrations
Fully hidden DMS integrations behind the instrument cluster display, offering ideal imaging geometry with no visible hardware.

➤ AIS Driver Support System
A compact, compliance-ready system for small-volume OEMs and fleets.

➤ AI ONE
A compact, all-in-one DMS unit engineered for low compute load, fast integration, and seamless fit within the cabin, including placement inside the rear-view mirror.

➤ Concept Development Kits (CDKs)
Evaluation kits that help OEMs and Tier 1s test DMS and Interior Sensing capabilities early in development and on existing platforms.

Together, these demonstrations show how more precise understanding of driver and occupant behavior can be built into solutions that are practical to package, scale, and bring into production.

Smart Eye technologies will also be featured in demonstrations across several partner booths at CES 2026, including Green Hills Software, Renesas, and Alps Alpine.

"OEMs need systems that understand what's happening inside the vehicle, but also fit into real platforms without adding friction," said Martin Krantz, Founder and CEO of Smart Eye. "This year's CES lineup brings those elements together. Each demo shows how deeper in-cabin insight can be achieved without introducing new integration challenges for OEMs."

Smart Eye will showcase its full CES 2026 lineup January 6-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall, booth #3327.
Meeting requests can be scheduled at https://www.smarteye.se/ces-2026/#book-an-appointment.

For more information, visit https://www.smarteye.ai/ces-2026.

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FAQ

When and where will Smart Eye (SMTEF) exhibit at CES 2026?

Smart Eye will exhibit Jan 6-9, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, booth #3327.

What is Smart Eye's real-time alcohol impairment detection and is it available now for OEMs?

It's a camera-based feature that identifies behavioral indicators of impairment using real-world driving data and is already shipping via the AIS system.

Does Smart Eye's impairment detection require new hardware for integration?

No, the company says the impairment detection operates without requiring new hardware or intrusive sensors.

What products will Smart Eye (SMTEF) demo at CES 2026 besides impairment detection?

Demos include Sheila (empathetic AI co-driver), bank-level iris authentication, under-display camera DMS, AIS Driver Support System, AI ONE DMS unit, and Concept Development Kits.

How can OEMs or partners schedule a meeting with Smart Eye at CES 2026?

Meeting requests can be scheduled via the company's CES booking page at https://www.smarteye.se/ces-2026/#book-an-appointment.

Will Smart Eye technologies be shown with partners at CES 2026?

Yes; Smart Eye technologies will also appear in partner demonstrations, including booths from Green Hills Software, Renesas, and Alps Alpine.