HARMAN multi-modal, low-power, real-time user sensing platform

FANCI (Face and Body Analysis Natural Computer Interaction) redefines how vehicles understand and interact with drivers and passengers. Traditional in-car interfaces rely on buttons, touchscreens, and voice commands, but FANCI introduces a more intuitive experience using advanced biometric sensing. By analyzing facial expressions, eye movement, gestures, and voice tone, the system detects user intent, emotion, and levels of attention—enabling seamless, natural interactions between humans and vehicles.

This groundbreaking technology not only enhances convenience but also improves safety. FANCI enables smarter in-car assistance, from adjusting settings based on a driver’s focus level to providing predictive alerts if signs of fatigue are detected. Built with a low-power, always-on design, the system operates continuously without draining vehicle resources. Its developer-friendly API also allows automakers to integrate intelligent, personalized features into next-generation vehicles, setting a new standard for user-centric mobility.

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Role: Senior Manager, Technology Product Management

Company: HARMAN

Launch: CES 2016

• Led product development and strategy for FANCI, an EU-backed Horizon 2020 initiative.

• Defined product requirements and collaborated with a global consortium of industry leaders, SMEs, and academic researchers.

• Developed a reference architecture combining multimodal biometrics, AI-driven analytics, and low-power sensing.

• Created a developer-friendly API to enable integration into automotive and consumer applications.

• Oversaw the creation of real-world automotive demonstrations, showcasing FANCI’s potential for predictive driver assistance and next-gen infotainment.

• Positioned FANCI as a breakthrough in human-machine interaction, driving its debut at CES 2016.

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