Impairment Detection Technology
Impairment detection technology (IDT) refers to tools and systems designed to assess whether an individual is functionally impaired at a given moment, regardless of the cause. Unlike drug and alcohol tests that detect substances or their metabolites in the body, IDTs evaluate real-time cognitive or physical performance to identify active impairment.[1][2] These systems are relevant where safety is critical, such as workplaces and law enforcement.[3][4]
IDTs do not identify the specific cause of impairment, such as drug use, fatigue, or illness, but instead detect behavioral or physiological markers like slowed reaction time, poor coordination, or eye movement abnormalities.[5]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Impairment Detection - National Safety Council". www.nsc.org. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ Spindle, Tory R.; Martin, Erin L.; Grabenauer, Megan; Woodward, Thomas; Milburn, Michael A.; Vandrey, Ryan (July 2021). "Assessment of cognitive and psychomotor impairment, subjective effects, and blood THC concentrations following acute administration of oral and vaporized cannabis". Journal of Psychopharmacology (Oxford, England). 35 (7): 786–803. doi:10.1177/02698811211021583. ISSN 1461-7285. PMC 9361180. PMID 34049452.
- ^ "Impairment Detection Technology Makes Workplaces Safer - National Safety Council". www.nsc.org. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "'Impairment Detection Technology and Workplace Safety': NSC releases report | 2022-08-18 | Safety+Health". www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Artificial Vision Systems for Mobility Impairment Detection: Integrating Synthetic Data, Ethical Considerations, and Real-World Applications". MDPI.