Evaluation of an Autonomous Vehicle User Interface for Sensory Impaired Users  

作　　者：Elena Angeleska Linda Lüchtrath Paolo Pretto Elena Angeleska;Linda Lüchtrath;Paolo Pretto(Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia;Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH, Graz, Austria)

机构地区：[1]Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia [2]Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH, Graz, Austria

出　　处：《Journal of Transportation Technologies》2024年第4期570-589,共20页交通科技期刊（英文）

摘　　要：Autonomous vehicles (AVs) hold immense promises in revolutionizing transportation, and their potential benefits extend to individuals with impairments, particularly those with vision and hearing impairments. However, the accommodation of these individuals in AVs requires developing advanced user interfaces. This paper describes an explorative study of a multimodal user interface for autonomous vehicles, specifically developed for passengers with sensory (vision and/or hearing) impairments. In a driving simulator, 32 volunteers with simulated sensory impairments, were exposed to multiple drives in an autonomous vehicle while freely interacting with standard and inclusive variants of the infotainment and navigation system interface. The two user interfaces differed in graphical layout and voice messages, which adopted inclusive design principles for the inclusive variant. Questionnaires and structured interviews were conducted to collect participants’ impressions. The data analysis reports positive user experiences, but also identifies technical challenges. Verified guidelines are provided for further development of inclusive user interface solutions.Autonomous vehicles (AVs) hold immense promises in revolutionizing transportation, and their potential benefits extend to individuals with impairments, particularly those with vision and hearing impairments. However, the accommodation of these individuals in AVs requires developing advanced user interfaces. This paper describes an explorative study of a multimodal user interface for autonomous vehicles, specifically developed for passengers with sensory (vision and/or hearing) impairments. In a driving simulator, 32 volunteers with simulated sensory impairments, were exposed to multiple drives in an autonomous vehicle while freely interacting with standard and inclusive variants of the infotainment and navigation system interface. The two user interfaces differed in graphical layout and voice messages, which adopted inclusive design principles for the inclusive variant. Questionnaires and structured interviews were conducted to collect participants’ impressions. The data analysis reports positive user experiences, but also identifies technical challenges. Verified guidelines are provided for further development of inclusive user interface solutions.

关 键 词：Autonomous Vehicles User Interface Inclusive Design Wizard of Oz Simulation 

分 类 号：TN9[电子电信—信息与通信工程]