Requirements analysis
Identification of specific requirements and communication needs of road users in mixed traffic for early risk detection
Problem definition
Potential conflict situations arise in mixed traffic, where automated and manually controlled vehicles coexist. The different needs and expectations of road users – both inside and outside the vehicle – make safe and efficient interaction difficult.
Solution approach
The requirements analysis takes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Through detailed analysis, the interactions between various road users, including drivers of automated and manual vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, are understood.
Subsequent user studies will identify the specific needs and expectations of these groups in order to understand their perspectives and potential challenges in dealing with automated vehicles. In addition, simulations will be used to model typical and critical traffic scenarios and to analyze the effects of different behaviors.
Aim
The combination of empirical data and simulation results makes it possible to define precise UX requirements and communication needs for automated vehicle systems, which relate to both internal and external vehicle communication.
This creates a solid basis for the development of adaptive and user-centered vehicle systems that can be seamlessly integrated into mixed traffic. These systems should help to make the behavior of the vehicle comprehensible and trustworthy for all road users through forward-looking, clear and understandable communication.