Evaluation of Autonomous Vehicle Takeover Performance in Work-Zone Environment

The advent of autonomous vehicles (AV) could revolutionize the automotive industry by significantly improving safety, efficiency, and accessibility. Despite their potential to improve traffic safety by reducing human error, their integration into existing transportation systems presents significant...

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Main Authors: Viktor Nagy, Diovane Mateus da Luz, Ágoston Pál Sándor, Attila Borsos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Engineering Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/79/1/59
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Summary:The advent of autonomous vehicles (AV) could revolutionize the automotive industry by significantly improving safety, efficiency, and accessibility. Despite their potential to improve traffic safety by reducing human error, their integration into existing transportation systems presents significant challenges. This is particularly evident in scenarios involving takeover events, where there is a transition of control from the vehicle to the human driver. Our driving simulator study, involving 14 drivers in a work-zone environment, provides critical insights into the takeover performance of level 3 to level 5 AVs. The findings suggest that the successful integration of AVs depends on their seamless incorporation into existing systems and the readiness of drivers to adapt to this emerging technology.
ISSN:2673-4591