KUALA LUMPUR: Electronics manufacturing services firm Betamek Bhd
, through its subsidiary Betamek Research Sdn Bhd (BRSB), has conducted the final presentation for its Child Presence Detection (CPD) technology project in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP).
The project, dubbed "SafeSync 360: Next Gen-Infotainment with Child Guard Technology”, focuses on developing advanced in-car safety solutions aimed at enhancing child safety.
CPD is a vehicle safety technology designed to detect when a child or other occupant is unintentionally left inside a vehicle after the driver exits, helping to prevent heatstroke-related deaths and injuries caused by occupants being trapped in hot cars.
In a statement today, Betamek said the project achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 and met the assessment requirements under the New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) 2026-2030 protocol for CPD technology evaluation.
"This achievement represents a breakthrough as the project is recognised as the first CPD Technology researched, designed, and developed by a Malaysian company in Malaysia.
"The collaboration combines Betamek’s automotive electronics expertise with UTP’s research and innovation capabilities to develop an advanced in-vehicle safety solution aimed at enhancing child safety and reducing the risk of children being unintentionally left inside vehicles,” it said.
Betamek said the project also provides a platform for BRSB to expand into broader radar sensor technology innovations, supporting the future development of intelligent sensing and advanced automotive safety applications.
It added that BRSB will continue pursuing the commercialisation of the CPD technology for deployment in Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle segments.
"The initiative is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position in automotive innovation and support the nation’s aspiration to become a regional hub for advanced automotive technologies,” Betamek said. - Bernama
