Magna is enhancing vehicle safety with its interior sensing systems, aimed at protecting occupants and improving the driving experience by monitoring various conditions inside the vehicle.
These systems have been integrated into five original equipment manufacturer (OEM) programmes across Asia, North America, and Europe over the last eighteen months.
Magna's Child Presence Detection (CPD) technology is said to be a main component of these interior sensing solutions and it aims to prevent the tragic incidents of a child being left behind in vehicles.
According to Kids and Car Safety, nearly 40 children die in hot cars annually in the US.
The company said that its focus on safeguarding "vulnerable passengers" is part of a wider strategy to establish new benchmarks in vehicle safety.
Magna's interior sensing systems encompass radars and cameras to offer a safety solution, monitoring attentiveness of the driver, occupancy of the seat, seatbelt usage, crucial signs, and environmental conditions.
Cameras track the driver's eye movements and facial expressions to identify the drowsiness or distraction signs, while radar will sense the presence and subtle movements of all occupants, ensuring that children as well as pets are identified and safeguarded.
Magna Electronics president Bill Snider said: "Our growth in Child Presence Detection technology directly correlates to a critical industry need—enhancing the safety of all vehicle occupants, especially children. Our interior sensing systems are essential for creating safer, more responsive vehicles by monitoring and analysing occupant behaviour and conditions in real-time.
“These systems help prevent accidents and improve overall vehicle performance to meet the evolving demands of modern mobility. We are committed to advancing these technologies to further elevate safety standards globally."
In March 2025, Magna collaborated with Nvidia to develop AI-powered solutions for next-generation software-defined vehicle intelligence and autonomy.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Magna International reported sales of $10.6bn, a two percent increase from the same period in 2023.
