Using multimodal displays to signify critical handovers of control to distracted autonomous car drivers

Politis, I., Brewster, S. and Pollick, F. (2017) Using multimodal displays to signify critical handovers of control to distracted autonomous car drivers. International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction, 9(3), pp. 1-16. (doi: 10.4018/ijmhci.2017070101)

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Abstract

Until full autonomy is achieved in cars, drivers will still be expected to take over control of driving, and critical warnings will be essential. This paper presents a comparison of abstract versus language-based multimodal warnings signifying handovers of control in autonomous cars. While using an autonomous car simulator, participants were distracted from the road by playing a game on a tablet. An automation failure together with a car in front braking was then simulated; a rare but very critical situation for a non-attentive driver to be in. Multimodal abstract or language-based warnings signifying this situation were then delivered, either from the simulator or from the tablet, in order to discover the most effective location. Results showed that abstract cues, including audio, and cues delivered from the tablet improved handovers. This indicates the potential of moving simple but salient autonomous car warnings to where a gaming side task takes place.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Pollick, Professor Frank and Politis, Ioannis and Brewster, Professor Stephen
Authors: Politis, I., Brewster, S., and Pollick, F.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
College of Science and Engineering > School of Psychology
Journal Name:International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction
Publisher:IGI Global
ISSN:1942-390X
ISSN (Online):1942-3918
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 IGI Global
First Published:First published in International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction 9(3): 1-16
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
584861EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant 2011-2015Mary Beth KneafseyEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/J500434/1VPO VICE PRINCIPAL RESEARCH & ENTERPRISE