Visual and Cognitive Demands of Using In-Vehicle Information Systems
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 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Telematics, Safety Defects, and Connected Vehicles
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 // Full Report PDF
Literature Review of Behavioral Adaptations to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
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 // Full Report PDF
The Smartphone and the Driver’s Cognitive Workload: A Comparison of Apple, Google, and Microsoft’s Intelligent Personal Assistants
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 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile III: A Comparison of Ten 2015 In-Vehicle Information Systems
This research represents the third phase of the Foundation’s investigation into cognitive distraction, examining the cognitive demand of completing several common tasks on the in-vehicle infotainment systems of 10 new vehicles available in the U.S.
October 2015 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile II: Assessing In-Vehicle Voice-Based Interactive Technologies
Building on the Foundation's previous research with the University of Utah, this study examines the cognitive demand associated with performing common tasks using voice-based interactive technologies.
October 2014 // Full Report PDF
Mental Workload of Common Voice-Based Vehicle Interactions across Six Different Vehicle Systems
This study examines the cognitive demand of performing common tasks using voice-based interactive technologies while driving in selected vehicles.
October 2014 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Use of Advanced In-Vehicle Technology by Younger and Older Early Adopters
This report investigates the experiences and opinions of early adopters of selected advanced vehicle technologies including adaptive cruise control, backing aid systems, rear-view cameras, and advanced headlights.
September 2008 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF