20.618: Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety
Alternate Name: Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Program DADSS
Overview
Program Number
20.618
Status
Active
Last Modified
Nov. 15, 2024
Date Posted
Nov. 15, 2024
Objective
The goal of the DADSS collaborative research program is to research and develop alcohol detection technologies that are less intrusive than currently available ignition interlocks. Technologies that are integrated into vehicles may hold the greatest promise for widespread deployment. This program is focused on the research, development and testing of non-invasive breath and touch-based alcohol detection devices and subsequent hardware that shall result in one or more commercially viable devices that can be installed in vehicles.
Applicant Eligibility
Designations are related to the ability to develop an operational in-vehicle alcohol detection system that the commercial licensing the technologies that are capable of fully passive operation for use in all motor vehicles.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Beneficiary eligibility is the same as applicant eligibility
Additional Information
Grant Awards
Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety direct grants
Grant Opportunities