Toyota's Heart Rate Sensor - Cool or Creepy?

Just saw this article about Toyota's new heart rate detection thing. Pretty wild how they're putting sensors in cars to monitor your vitals. Could be useful for safety, but I'm a bit wary about the privacy aspect. What do you guys think?

Honestly, I think it's a cool concept. Imagine if the car can detect a heart attack and pull over or call for help. But yeah, privacy is a concern. They probably collect a ton of data. Still, for DIYers, this kind of tech might trickle down to aftermarket gadgets. Won't be seeing me installing one though, I'll stick to my mechanical gauges.

As a guy who's been in the trades for 30 years, I've seen all sorts of tech come and go. Toyota's got a good track record with safety features, so I'd give it a chance. But you're right about privacy – they need to be upfront about what they do with the data. And for measuring tools, this is a step beyond what we use on job sites. Maybe one day we'll have laser levels that check your heart rate too, ha!

I don't know, sounds like big brother is watching. Next thing you know, your car will tell your doctor if you've been eating too many donuts. I like my privacy, thank you. But it is impressive from an engineering standpoint. Just don't expect me to buy one of these things anytime soon.