Improving Take-over Situation by Active Communication

TL;DR

This paper proposes that clear communication of environmental information can enhance driver awareness and safety during take-over from autonomous driving, supported by a conceptual research framework.

Contribution

It introduces a novel research concept emphasizing active communication to improve driver situational awareness during autonomous vehicle take-over.

Findings

Hypothesizes communication aids can improve take-over safety

Sketches a research framework for implementing communication strategies

Highlights interdisciplinary approach needed for development

Abstract

In this short paper an idea is sketched, how to support drivers of an autonomous vehicle in taking back control of the vehicle after a longer section of autonomous cruising. The hypothesis is that a clear communication about the location and behavior of relevant objects in the environment will help the driver to quickly grasp the situational context and thus support drivers in safely handling the ongoing driving situation manually after take-over. Based on this hypothesis, a research concept is sketched, which entails the necessary components as well as the disciplines involved.