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European NCAP Program Developments to Address Driver Distraction, Drowsiness and Sudden Sickness.
Rikard Fredriksson1,2,3, Michael G Lenné4,5, Sjef van Montfort6
1Swedish Transport Administration, Skövde, Sweden.
Frontiers in Neuroergonomics
|January 18, 2024
Summary
Driver monitoring systems, or Occupant Status Monitoring (OSM), are crucial for road safety. New protocols assess OSM technology based on detection difficulty and behavioral complexity to reduce distracted and drowsy driving.
Area of Science:
- Automotive Engineering
- Road Safety
- Human-Machine Interaction
Background:
- Driver distraction and drowsiness are major causes of road accidents globally.
- Advancements in automotive technology offer new ways to mitigate driver state risks.
- Occupant Status Monitoring (OSM) technologies are becoming integral to vehicle safety systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the requirements for Occupant Status Monitoring (OSM) technologies within automotive safety.
- To outline a framework for assessing OSM capabilities based on detection difficulty and behavioral complexity.
- To propose a roadmap for future OSM protocol development considering emerging safety challenges.
Main Methods:
- Evaluating OSM technologies along dimensions of detection difficulty and behavioral complexity.
- Considering a testing approach combining manufacturer evidence (OEM dossier) with track testing.
- Analyzing system availability and the capacity to capture complex driver behaviors.
Main Results:
- More capable OSM systems offer higher system availability and better capture of real-world driver behavior.
- Future OSM systems should incorporate intervention strategies beyond mere warnings.
- Protocol development needs to address a range of risks, including impairment, distraction, and automation supervision.
Conclusions:
- Occupant Status Monitoring (OSM) is key to enhancing road safety by addressing driver distraction and drowsiness.
- Standardized testing protocols are essential for evaluating and advancing OSM technology.
- Future OSM development must adapt to evolving driving scenarios, including automated driving features.
Keywords:
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