Presentation
Rapid Prototyping and Evaluation of External Human-Machine Interfaces for Robotaxis in Virtual Environments
DescriptionAutomated vehicles, also known as self-driving cars or AVs, utilize advanced technology and artificial intelligence to navigate roads. These driverless Robotaxis are the future of transportation and can be accessed through ride-hailing apps. However, communicating with these autonomous vehicles presents unique challenges since there is no human driver to interact with. To solve this issue, a reliable and intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is essential for passengers to engage with and trust these self-driving taxis. Our proposed solution, called external Human-Machine Interface (eHMI), effectively supports the rider-vehicle match and boarding process. In a lab experiment with 24 participants using Virtual Reality (VR), we compared two user interfaces (eHMI with smartphone vs. smartphone only) and uncovered that the eHMI improves passenger safety and usability as a well-integrated, efficient complement to existing interfaces. The proposed eHMI can be utilized in other shared transportation scenarios, such as buses and shuttles, to guarantee safe boarding.
Event Type
Lecture
TimeThursday, September 12th4:44pm - 5:13pm MST
LocationFLW Salon A
Extended Reality