A study on Driver Behaviour with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Summary

Modern vehicles are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) designed to enhance the safety of both vehicle occupants and other road users. ADAS encompasses a range of driver assistance technologies that provide crucial information to drivers and, when necessary, assume control of specific vehicle functions.

This study is dedicated to several key objectives. Firstly, it aims to assess user awareness of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems currently integrated into present-day vehicles. Additionally, the research seeks to develop a comprehensive technology acceptance model to gauge user acceptance of technologies like ADAS. Furthermore, the study delves into the behavioral patterns of drivers in vehicle-pedestrian interactions by investigating their probabilistic nature within a simulated environment.

Through these endeavors, the research strives to contribute to our understanding of how ADAS technologies are perceived, utilized, and how they can be optimized to provide effective driving aids. Ultimately, the findings will offer valuable insights for both vehicle manufacturers and road safety initiatives.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible gender: Male, Female, Transgender, Other

Eligible ages: 18 to 100

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

To be eligible to participate in this study, you must meet the following criteria:
1. You must be at least 18 years of age
2. You must possess a valid driver's license in Alberta
3. You should have prior driving experience
4. You should have no history of severe motion sickness (Only applicable for phase III of data collection)

Exclusion criteria:

You are not eligible to participate in this study if you:
1. Are under 18 years of age
2. Do not possess a valid driver's license in Alberta
3. No prior driving experience in any part of the world
4. Have a history of severe motion sickness (Only applicable for phase III of data collection)

Participate

This study is not currently accepting expressions of interest via the website. Please see contact information below.

Additional information

Contact information

Don Pubudu Kapurubandarage Ph.D. Student Department of Civil Engineering Schulich School of Engineering University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

Principal investigator:

Alexandre de Barros

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB23-1184