Development of driver assistance-systems based on behavioural strategies

Kurzfassung

In classical lane-keeping systems drivers are warned of lane-departures by acoustic, visual or haptic advices. Thus, an association between the signal and the desired action has to be established. Because this association is vulnerable to interference and decay, the functionality of cognitive systems is suboptimal. Our new approach uses behavioural strategies. By eliciting a steering-reflex, the attention of the driver is attracted and the correct reaction is initiated. This principle was explored with 28 participants in a driving simulator. First results already demonstrate the functionality of the principle. Eliciting the appropriate reaction prevented road departures.