Automated driving: The potential of non-driving-related tasks to manage driver drowsiness

Veronika Weinbeer, Tobias Muhr, Klaus Bengler

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Abstract

This study investigated the reactivation potential of non-driving-related tasks during a simulated automated drive. In total, 71 participants took part in this experiment. After a relaxation phase, the sample was divided into three groups that were given different non-driving-related tasks (a dictation, a sport activity and a relaxation task). In this study, a rating greater than 7 on the Karolinska-Sleepiness Scale (KSS) was considered the system limit “Driver Drowsiness”. It was found that targeted use of non-driving-related tasks has potential as a suitable option for managing driver drowsiness. As no participant of the Dictation or Sport activity group exceeded level 7 on the KSS after the reactivation phase. Even after the effectiveness phase, there was still a major difference between the number of participants exceeding level 7 between the Dictation and Sport activity group compared to the Relaxation group. Results of this study should be considered for the design of human-vehicle interactions for Automated Driving Systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018) - Volume VI
Subtitle of host publicationTransport Ergonomics and Human Factors TEHF, Aerospace Human Factors and Ergonomics
EditorsYushi Fujita, Sebastiano Bagnara, Riccardo Tartaglia, Sara Albolino, Thomas Alexander
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages179-188
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783319960739
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Event20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, IEA 2018 - Florence, Italy
Duration: 26 Aug 201830 Aug 2018

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume823
ISSN (Print)2194-5357

Conference

Conference20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, IEA 2018
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityFlorence
Period26/08/1830/08/18

Keywords

  • Automated Driving
  • Drowsiness
  • Drowsiness management
  • Effectiveness
  • Non-driving-related tasks
  • Reactivation potential
  • Sleepiness

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