European Transport Research Review (Nov 2024)

The HADRIAN novel human–machine interface prototype for automated driving: safety and impact assessment

  • Marios Sekadakis,
  • Marianthi Kallidoni,
  • Christos Katrakazas,
  • Sandra Trösterer,
  • Cyril Marx,
  • Peter Moertl,
  • George Yannis

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12544-024-00689-3
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 1
pp. 1 – 15

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Abstract The current paper was performed within the HADRIAN project and focuses on exploring the effects of innovative Human–Machine Interface (HMI) prototypes on safety, driving performance, and driver perceptions. Employing driving simulator experiments and questionnaires, this study investigates whether HADRIAN innovative HMI enhances safety and receives positive evaluations from drivers. Specifically, the research centers on a driving simulator experiment that evaluates novel HMI prototypes designed to improve automated driving at SAE Levels 2 or 3. To facilitate HMI assessment, a tailored safety and impact assessment methodology was developed using unique Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). To benchmark and generate a total score for the HADRIAN HMI, data envelopment analysis was deployed based on the aforementioned KPIs. The findings shed light on the influence of HADRIAN HMI innovations on safety and perceived impact when compared to a baseline “state-of-the-art” HMI. Subsequently, a comprehensive discussion unfolds, highlighting the key KPIs that contributed significantly to the safety and perceived impact scores. This method and its outcomes can serve as a valuable resource for other HMI stakeholders, enabling them to employ similar human-centered assessment methodologies to assess the safety and perceived impact of potential HMI configurations.

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