Tesla seeks approval for sensor that could detect child left in hot cars

Tesla wants permission to use unlicensed millimetre-wave sensors that would operate at higher power levels than allowed under existing rules. — Reuters

WASHINGTON: Tesla Inc asked the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approval to market a short-range interactive motion-sensing device that could help prevent children from being left behind in hot cars and boost theft-prevention systems.

The California automaker wants permission to use unlicensed millimeter-wave sensors that would operate at higher power levels than allowed under existing rules.