%0 Journal Article
%T The acceptance of a prototype rear-view assistant for older cyclists: two modalities of warnings compared
%J International journal of human factors and ergonomics
%D 2016
%A de Goede, M.
%A Rietman, J. S.
%A Buurke, J. H.
%A Schaake, L.
%A de Waard, D.
%A Dubbeldam, R.
%A Engbers, C.
%V 4
%N 3/4
%P 264-281
%X The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on behaviour, mental effort and acceptance of a simple prototype of an electronic rear-view assistance system designed for older cyclists that are at risk of falls. The prototype was incorporated into a simple cycling simulator and provided information about traffic from behind in two modalities: visual and haptic. Twenty-one older participants (>64 years) completed three conditions: warnings in two modalities and a control condition without warnings. Mental effort and acceptance were assessed using subjective rating scales and by monitoring changes in cycling speed. Less mental effort was reported when using the rear-view assistant. Significantly more correct decisions regarding a safe left turn were made with system advice. No significant speed differences were found between the two modality conditions. It is concluded that the electronic rear-view assistance system can potentially support the older cyclist successfully by warning for traffic coming from behind.     Keywords: acceptance; cycling speed; ergonomics; evaluation; human factors; mental effort; Netherlands; older cyclists; rear-view assistant; subjective rating; technological support; warning modalities comparison.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Inderscience Publishers
%@ 2045-7804
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJHFE.2016.10004219