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This study introduces an automated driving behaviour monitoring system (ADBMS) for motorised mobility scooters (MMSs). Findings show head movements precede steering, suggesting a new safety index for user attention and safer MMS operation.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Transportation Safety

Background:

  • Motorised mobility scooter (MMS) use is increasing, raising safety concerns.
  • Existing safety systems focus on environmental hazards, neglecting user behaviour.
  • Limited research exists on the impact of user behaviour in MMS driving.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the first automated behaviour monitoring system for MMS driving.
  • To evaluate the usability of an add-on driving behaviour monitoring system (ADBMS).
  • To assess the coordination between head movements and steering manoeuvres in MMS operation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an add-on driving behaviour monitoring system (ADBMS) using a pre-trained convolutional neural network for posture estimation and inertial measurement units for steering and throttle data.
  • Contactless measurement platform for evaluating MMS driving behaviour.
  • Cross-correlation analysis to quantify the relationship between head movements and steering operations.

Main Results:

  • The ADBMS demonstrated usability for evaluating MMS driving behaviour.
  • Head movements consistently preceded steering operations during outdoor MMS driving tasks.
  • The lag time between head movement and steering was identified as a potential novel index of driving safety.

Conclusions:

  • The ADBMS can quantify user behaviour related to environmental attention during MMS driving.
  • The lag time between head movements and steering offers a new metric for assessing driving safety.
  • Findings support developing behavioural interventions to enhance the safety of MMS users.