Zero-Shot Distracted Driver Detection via Vision Language Models with Double Decoupling

arXiv — cs.LGWednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00:00 AM
  • A new study has introduced a subject decoupling framework for zero-shot distracted driver detection using Vision Language Models (VLMs). This approach aims to improve the accuracy of detecting driver distractions by separating appearance factors from behavioral cues, addressing a significant limitation in existing VLM-based systems.
  • The development is crucial as distracted driving remains a leading cause of traffic accidents, and enhancing detection methods can lead to safer roads and more effective law enforcement strategies.
  • This advancement reflects a broader trend in artificial intelligence where researchers are increasingly focused on mitigating biases and improving the adaptability of models in real-world scenarios, particularly in high-stakes applications like autonomous driving and public safety.
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