Multimodal Heads Up Displays to Augment Autonomous Vehicle Supervision

Abstract

Drivers using SAE level 2-4 systems are required to supervise the vehicle, and may need to take control when certain conditions arise. While awareness of general automation certainty is crucial, the attention of the supervisory driver could also be directed toward specific areas or objects that the automated system is uncertain about. This video is a mockup of a system that uses a combination of audio and heads-up-display elements to inform the driver of specific areas of uncertainty and allow them to decide whether to take control. This project will continue via participatory design activities followed by simulator research.