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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Quantifying Driver Distraction and Engagement Using Video Analytics

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-14-0123
Project Abstract:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison team is developing algorithms for video analytics that transform data to knowledge that can be used to formulate policy, design better human machine interfaces, address safety issues on roadways, and develop better insight into driver comprehension and interaction with roadway features and signage, among others.

Goals:

The main objective of this research study is to develop algorithms for video analysis that transform data to knowledge that can be used to formulate policy, design better human machine interfaces, address safety issues on roadways, and develop better insight into driver comprehension and interaction with roadway features and signage, among others.

Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$599,998.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
  • Exploratory Advanced Research
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Safety / Human Factors Analytics

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

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

Deliverables