Investigation of Key Automated Vehicle Human Factors Safety Issues related to Infrastructure
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-19-0089
Project Abstract:
The focus of this work is on the human factors and safety issues associated with driver/vehicle/infrastructure interactions with Level 2 (Limited Self-Driving Automation) and Level 3 (Combined Function Automation). The following text gives some background to Level 2 and Level 3 vehicle automation. During Level 2 operations, the driver may interact with automation of at least two primary control functions designed to work in unison to relieve the driver of control of those functions (e.g., longitudinal and lateral control, or steering and speed control). During Level 3 operations, the automation enables the driver to cede full control of all safety-critical functions under certain traffic or environmental conditions and in those conditions to rely heavily on the vehicle to monitor for changes in those conditions requiring transition back to driver control.
Project Status:
Active
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$1,100,584.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Laboratory:
Grant/Contract ID:
- 693JJ319F000356
FHWA Program Area:
- Safety
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Safety / Human Factors Analytics
FHWA Activity:
- Cooperative Automated Vehicles
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Brian
Last Name:
Philips
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3468
Email Address:
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Leidos