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Citation

Rusch ML, Schall MC, Gavin P, Lee JD, Dawson JD, Vecera S, Rizzo M. Transp. Res. F Traffic Psychol. Behav. 2013; 16: 127-137.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.trf.2012.08.007

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This simulator study evaluated the effects of augmented reality (AR) cues designed to direct the attention of experienced drivers to roadside hazards. Twenty-seven healthy middle-aged licensed drivers with a range of attention capacity participated in a 54 mile (1.5 h) drive in an interactive fixed-base driving simulator. Each participant received AR cues to potential roadside hazards in six simulated straight (9 mile long) rural roadway segments. Drivers were evaluated on response time for detecting a potentially hazardous event, detection accuracy for target (hazard) and non-target objects, and headway (avoiding close following) with respect to the hazards. Results showed no negative outcomes associated with interference. AR cues did not impair perception of non-target objects, including for drivers with lower attentional capacity. Results showed near significant response time benefits for AR cued hazards. AR cueing increased response rate for detecting pedestrians and warning signs but not vehicles. AR system false alarms and misses did not impair driver responses to potential hazards.


Keywords: Driver distraction;

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