HF Research: Pedestrians

There are many road users, including pedestrians, who play an important role and require special attention due to their vulnerability. Our pedestrian simulator provides valuable insight into pedestrian behavior and interaction with other road users.

 

Communication is essential in road traffic. Pedestrians can use gestures to communicate their intentions to other road users, such as stopping or asking them to stop. Eye contact is also an important tool to ensure that it is safe to cross the street, for example. With automated vehicles, this classic form of communication is no longer necessary. However, communication can still take place using external human-machine interfaces, such as displays on the front of the vehicle. Both sides must be able to interpret the messages. In the pedestrian simulator, we are also investigating the communication of pedestrians using gestures and trajectories, as well as the understanding of messages sent by automated vehicles, in order to enable safe interaction.

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The scientific study of pedestrian behavior, especially interaction with vehicles, is fraught with risks and challenges. In addition, especially in the area of interaction with highly automated vehicles, there are often concept ideas rather than fully functional prototypes. For this reason, we have developed a pedestrian simulator that brings the known benefits of simulation to this new field of research. Using VR glasses, our test subjects can safely enter virtual test scenarios, such as crossing the street before a highly automated vehicle approaches. In addition, their gestures can be recorded and interpreted by other road users in the virtual world. Are you working with vulnerable road users (VRUs), which includes pedestrians? Then we would like to hear from you.

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