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Chemnitz University of Technology studies the impact of shuttle vehicle motion on pedestrian comfort
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Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology tested pedestrian reactions to three modes—autonomous, manual, and teleoperated—and to different approach speeds in a campus shuttle scenario. Preliminary results show very small differences in experience across modes, and faster approach speeds slightly reduce perceived safety and comfort. Another experiment showed that braking curves and stopping distance significantly affect pedestrians' perception of the interaction. The findings are preliminary, come from a campus shuttle scenario, and still need to cover more vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic scenarios.
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- Chemnitz University of Technology studies how autonomous shuttle movement affects pedestrian comfort
Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology tested pedestrian reactions to an autonomous, manual, and teleoperated campus shuttle in three modes and at different approach speeds. Preliminary results show little difference in experience between modes, while faster approach speeds slightly reduce perceived safety and comfort. A separate experiment found that braking curves and stopping distance significantly affect how pedestrians perceive the interaction. The findings are preliminary and need to cover more vehicles and traffic scenarios.
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