Organizers
Bobbie Seppelt, MIT
Natasha Merat, Professor, University of Leeds
Session Description
This NEW workshop features two panels with lots of group discussion. The first panel includes OEM researchers who will discuss strategies for HMI design for assistance automation. Discussion groups will identify a set of HMI design recommendations. The second panel includes policy groups who will discuss methods for HMI assessment. Discussion groups will identify gaps in consumer knowledge based on HMIs of current L1 & L2 technologies.
Goals/Objectives/Outputs
- Hear from industry leaders about the design strategies being used to develop assistance automation
- Be apart of building new methods for AV HMI assessment
- Join the discussion on insights into consumer’s HMI needs for understanding their role in use of assistance automation
The purpose of this workshop is to cover topics related to forms of assistance automation, drivers’ understanding of these technologies, as well as design strategies for keeping drivers’ attention on the road. This workshop features two panels on designing and assessing assisted driving automation.
Agenda
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Welcome and Short Introduction to Session Topic
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Panel: Human Factors Design of Assisted Driving Automation: In, On, or Out of the Loop?
A panel of OEM researchers will discuss strategies for HMI design, and how to design for driver engagement and informed use of automated technologies.
Moderator and Panelist:
- Bobbie Seppelt, Research Scientist, MIT
Panelists:
- Greg Fitch, User Experience Leader, Google
- Trent Victor, Senior Technical Leader Crash Avoidance, Volvo Cars
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Session Title: Group Discussion on HMI Design Recommendations for Assisted Driving Automation
Following from the panel on Human Factors design of assisted driving automation, this session will engage attendees in a discussion on the various perspectives for how to design for driver engagement and informed use of automated technologies. Attendees will break into 3-5 person groups to discuss HMI design recommendations for assistance automation.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Panel: Human Factors Assessment of Assisted Driving Automation: Do Drivers Understand Their Role?
A panel of HF researchers and policy organizations will discuss how to assess assistance automation HMIs on a continuum from comfort to safety, as well as techniques for promoting consumer understanding through HMI.
Moderator:
- Bobbie Seppelt, Research Scientist, MIT
Panelists:
- Kelly Funkhouser, Head of Connected & Automated Vehicle Technology Testing, Consumer Reports
- Jessica Cicchino, Vice President for Research, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
- Francesco Walker, PhD Candidate in the Center for Transport Studies, University of Twente
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Session Title: Group Discussion on Educating Drivers on Assisted Driving Automation Through HMI
Following from the panel on Human Factors assessment of assisted driving automation, this session will engage attendees in a discussion on gaps in consumer knowledge of automated technologies, and how to better inform drivers of system state and behavior through HMI. Attendees will break into 3-5 person groups to discuss how HMI can educate drivers on assistance automation’s role and capabilities.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Wrap-up and Conclusions
Quick summary from each discussion group, final panelist comments, and next steps.