A Camera You Can’t See but Technology You Can Feel: LG Innotek Redefines Driver Monitoring with Under-Display Innovation
SEOUL — Imagine a vehicle interior free of protruding sensors, yet capable of silently monitoring your alertness for safety. LG Innotek has turned that concept into reality with its under-display driver monitoring camera, set to debut at CES 2026.
Unlike conventional Driver Monitoring Systems that place cameras visibly on dashboards or steering columns, LG Innotek’s solution hides the module seamlessly behind the digital instrument cluster. The result — elegant design continuity with uncompromised functionality and reduced privacy discomfort.
For years, the Achilles’ heel of under-display cameras has been poor image quality due to limited light transmission through display panels. However, through intensive R&D with LG Display, LG Innotek achieved near-perfect recovery of degraded images using AI-powered image restoration, delivering sharp visuals comparable to direct-view cameras.
This innovation arrives as the global automotive industry enters a new safety era, with Europe mandating DMS in 2026 and other regions preparing to follow.
Beyond safety, LG Innotek envisions broader potential — future updates may recognize passengers, personalize cabin settings and integrate seamlessly with autonomous systems.
The technology further strengthens LG Innotek’s expanding sensing ecosystem, which also includes LiDAR and radar developments supported by strategic global partnerships.
As the in-cabin sensing market accelerates, LG Innotek’s invisible yet powerful camera solution represents not only engineering achievement but a leap toward futuristic, beautifully integrated automotive experiences.