This research examines the visual and cognitive demand associated with common in-vehicle tasks using Apple’s CarPlay, Google’s Android Auto as well as the native infotainment systems found in 5 model year 2017/18 vehicles.
June 2018 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
This report summarizes presentations, discussion, and outcomes from a stakeholder forum on the impact of 21st-century automotive technologies on drivers.
February 2018 // Technical Report
This study estimates the costs and benefits associated with equipping all large trucks nationwide with air disc brakes.
September 2017 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
This study estimates the costs and benefits associated with equipping all large trucks nationwide with automatic emergency braking systems.
September 2017 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
This study estimates the costs and benefits associated with equipping all large trucks nationwide with lane departure warning systems.
September 2017 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
This study estimates the costs and benefits associated with equipping all large trucks nationwide with video-based onboard safety monitoring systems.
September 2017 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
This research examines the visual and cognitive demand associated with completing selected common tasks including making a phone call, sending a text message, tuning the radio, and programming navigation systems using the infotainment systems found in 30 model year 2017 vehicles.
September 2017 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
This report investigates the possibilities of using embedded vehicle sensor technology to support identification of safety related defects to assist stakeholders with vehicle safety oversite.
March 2016 // Technical Report
This report examines theories and research on driver behavioral adaptation in light of advanced driver assistance systems that support driving tasks formerly managed exclusively by the driver.
March 2016 // Technical Report
This research examines the impact of voice-based interactions using three different intelligent personal assistants (Apple’s Siri, Google’s Google Now for Android phones, and Microsoft’s Cortana) on the cognitive workload of the driver.
October 2015 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet