Organisation: University of Glasgow
Date of Publication: April 2024
Uploaded to Knowledge Centre: 23 April 2024
As self-driving cars become more common, a key question for future road safety is how to balance passengers’ desire to relax during their trip with remaining aware of road hazards and being ready to retake control.
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have been testing the potential of augmented reality technology to allow drivers to enjoy the benefits of being driven by an autonomous vehicle while enabling them to quickly take the wheel if required.
Their results suggest that placing attention-grabbing graphics over real-world views through car windscreens using augmented reality heads-up displays (HUDs) could help drivers to use entertainment apps while still maintaining awareness of the road. However, their design needs to be carefully managed to avoid overwhelming users with information at critical moments.
Their findings inform the development of safety features in future generations of self-driving cars as they move towards the full autonomous control planned by manufacturers.
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