New driver observation research uses motion simulators
Cruden and its research partners will be showing the latest driver observation research using motion simulators at the Vehicle Dynamics Expo in Stuttgart, Germany (May 17-19, 2011).
Visitors to the Cruden stand (5060) will be able to see the first demonstration of a new motion simulator research application by Cruden, Noldus, Smart Eye, the Delft University of Technology, TNO and VTI, the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute. The 'DRIVOBS' project aims to increase knowledge of the ways drivers use vision, motion, and other information to control vehicles. The result will eventually be a set of simulation products for the automotive market to aid the development of vehicle dynamic control systems, active safety systems, infotainment systems and human machine interfaces, and for the training of professional test drivers. Driver behaviour is observed using camera vision, physiological measurements and system identification in complex driving scenarios such as highway and city driving.
Visitors are invited to drive the first version of the DRIVOBS Demonstrator - a Cruden Hexatech motion simulator equipped with eye tracking by Smart Eye and many data logging features - for themselves. Opposite the Cruden stand, there is a DRIVOBS stand (5255), where all the DRIVOBS research partners will be able to discuss the project's findings to date and demonstrate driver reactions from the simulator, via a spectator view, operating in real time. There will also be a demonstration of the post-processing possibilities, featuring Noldus Observer.
For more information on the Expo, please see www.vehicledynamics-expo.com
