Automated Vehicle Design for People with Disabilities

2020 ◽  
pp. 377-394
Author(s):  
Rebecca A. Grier
Keyword(s):  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Vehicle Design ◽  
Automated Vehicle

Detecting Pedestrian Situation Awareness in Real-Time: Algorithm Development Using Heart Rate Variability and Phone Position

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 1579-1583
Author(s):  
Yourui Tong ◽  
Bochen Jia ◽  
Yi Wang ◽  
Si Yang
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Situation Awareness ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Time Algorithm ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Vehicle Design ◽  
Automated Vehicle ◽  
Hrv Analysis

To help automated vehicles learn surrounding environments via V2X communications, it is important to detect and transfer pedestrian situation awareness to the related vehicles. Based on the characteristics of pedestrians, a real-time algorithm was developed to detect pedestrian situation awareness. In the study, the heart rate variability (HRV) and phone position were used to understand the mental state and distractions of pedestrians. The HRV analysis was used to detect the fatigue and alert state of the pedestrian, and the phone position was used to define the phone distractions of the pedestrian. A Support Vector Machine algorithm was used to classify the pedestrian’s mental state. The results indicated a good performance with 86% prediction accuracy. The developed algorithm shows high applicability to detect the pedestrian’s situation awareness in real-time, which would further extend our understanding on V2X employment and automated vehicle design.

Accessibility Retrofit of a Shared Automated Vehicle: Challenges and Lessons Learned

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 385-389
Author(s):  
Kamolnat Tabattanon ◽  
Clive D’Souza
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Independent Mobility ◽  
Technological Systems ◽  
Automated Vehicles ◽  
Automated Vehicle ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Physical Accessibility

Driverless shared automated vehicles (SAVs) have the potential to substantially improve independent mobility for the growing number of older adults and people with disabilities who are unable or ineligible to drive. However, early designs and deployments of SAVs have lacked accommodations for people with disabilities. This article describes a case study where post-production modifications were performed on a commercial electric SAV in an attempt to comply with US accessibility guidelines for conventional vehicles. Findings emphasize the key human factors considerations for physical accessibility and some lessons learned in order to inform the broader conversation about the accessible design of emerging SAVs. The case study highlights the need for considering accessibility and usability early in the design of complex technological systems such as automated vehicles.

scholarly journals Designing Automated Vehicle Interiors for Different Cultures: Evidence From China, Germany, and the United States

2020 ◽  
pp. 106480462096615
Author(s):  
Vanessa Sauer ◽  
Alexander Mertens ◽  
Stefan Groß ◽  
Jens Heitland ◽  
Verena Nitsch
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Vehicle Design ◽  
Automated Vehicles ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Automated Vehicle ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
Different Cultures

The advent of automated driving is a global trend. It is likely that views on what will make an automated vehicle trustworthy, comfortable, usable, and enhance passengers’ well-being while driving will differ between markets. Therefore, we conducted an expert survey ( n = 28) to identify cultural-specific design requirements of Level 4 automated vehicles for China, Germany, and the United States. Our results indicate a tendency toward hedonic vehicle design in China and pragmatic design in Germany. United States lies between these two markets. The results imply that car manufacturers can influence passengers’ well-being through vehicle design and, in turn, increase acceptance of automated vehicles.

Experimental validation of connected automated vehicle design among human-driven vehicles

2018 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 335-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin I. Ge ◽  
Sergei S. Avedisov ◽  
Chaozhe R. He ◽  
Wubing B. Qin ◽  
Mehdi Sadeghpour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Vehicle Design ◽  
Automated Vehicle

Speech-Language Pathology in the Peace Corps: Necessity and Sustainability

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Peace Corps ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Language Pathology

In countries other than the United States, the study and practice of speech-language pathology is little known or nonexistent. Recognition of professionals in the field is minimal. Speech-language pathologists in countries where speech-language pathology is a widely recognized and respected profession often seek to share their expertise in places where little support is available for individuals with communication disorders. The Peace Corps offers a unique, long-term volunteer opportunity to people with a variety of backgrounds, including speech-language pathologists. Though Peace Corps programs do not specifically focus on speech-language pathology, many are easily adapted to the profession because they support populations of people with disabilities. This article describes how the needs of local children with communication disorders are readily addressed by a Special Education Peace Corps volunteer.

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