This is an additional theme to those contained in Version 1.0, due to its importance. The driving task is becoming increasingly complex, both as a result of higher traffic intensity and the proliferation of systems in the vehicle. This leads to issues of driver distraction and control impairment, which applications of advanced information and control systems need to consider. Detailed behavioural studies of drivers are highlighted as necessary so that systems can be designed to given an appropriate response. A full artificial intelligence type solution (driverless vehicle) for suitable conditions (e.g. motorway) is an ultimate target. Customer acceptance of less direct control of vehicles is needed.
0-5 years
5-10 years
10-20 years
Methods for measuring driver workloads Voice Technologies
Knowledge of driver “baseline” and verification
Driver intent detection
Exploitation of new technology options – ease of use by driver
Driver workload management
Novel sensors for vehicle control and position management
Dialogue management
Adaptive systems for older drivers
Driver alertness sensing linked to vehicle operation
Driving impairment monitoring Fatigue, drug and incident detection Information overload handling
When does driver need less information (information overload)
How to achieve customer acceptance of less direct control of the vehicle
Vehicle system intelligence compensates for human error
External control of vehicle speed “Auto pilots” emerge
Information Management
This is an additional theme to those contained in Version 1.0, due to its importance. Communication between vehicle, driver and the road infrastructure, and the storage and processing of a wide variety of information are required to operate reliably, securely and in a timely fashion. Effective information collection, processing, display, management and interaction with vehicle control systems will become increasingly important.
0-5 years
5-10 years
10-20 years
Reliable traffic data with high resolution key trunk routes
Mobile broadband internet (i.e. 802.20)
Multi-application communications
Distributed networks capability
Highly granular EIS DBS.
Knowledge of info requirements (how much is enough?)
Real-time traffic information with quantitative estimates of travel time delay Rational Infrastructure with correct max/min speed thresholds for use
Co-existence and interoperability with other systems
Privacy preserving information security Knowledge enabled planning prediction Road conditions communicated to navigation system
