Communicating Awareness and Intent in Autonomous Vehicle-Pedestrian Interaction

Explore a conference talk that delves into the challenges and solutions for autonomous vehicles communicating awareness and intent to pedestrians at crosswalks. Investigate the importance of nonverbal cues in driver-pedestrian interactions and how these cues can be replicated in autonomous vehicles. Learn about a preliminary study conducted to design interfaces that effectively communicate vehicle awareness and intent, and discover the four prototype interfaces developed based on the study outcomes. Examine the findings from studies involving a Segway and a car, which reveal that interfaces communicating vehicle awareness and intent can assist pedestrians in crossing, are not limited to the vehicle itself, and should incorporate multiple modalities such as visual, auditory, and physical cues. Gain insights into the future of autonomous vehicle-pedestrian interactions and the potential impact on urban mobility and safety.