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In our news article of October 2023 we explained the why behind the research into driver Situation Awareness (SA): to make automated driving safer by tracking the driver’s SA and either urge the driver to regain SA, or take system safety measures. The latter can range from taking a different approach to Transition of Control to […]

Crash protection will be one of the 4 main focus points of the future EuroNCAP assessment plan due to raising requirements for the occupants’ safety as well as more sophisticated passive safety systems. To assess the performance of passive safety systems the vehicle size, the structural design and the restraint systems are crucial. Assuming a […]

One of the critical challenges in autonomous driving and AI-based systems is the lack of diverse and representative datasets. Existing datasets often fail to reflect the broad range of pedestrians found in real-world scenarios—especially underrepresented groups such as people with disabilities or individuals from various ethnic minorities. This gap in representation can lead to the […]

The primary goal of AWARE2ALL is to tackle the new safety issues that arise with the introduction of highly autonomous vehicles in mixed traffic environments. This will be achieved by developing inclusive and innovative safety systems (both passive and active) and Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) systems, both external and internal. These systems will consider the diverse […]

The landscape of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is rapidly evolving, driven by innovations in artificial intelligence, sensor technology, and connectivity. These advancements aim to enhance road safety and improve the driving experience by predicting and responding to dynamic driving environments. However, one of the persistent challenges in ADAS is accurately predicting situational awareness — […]

Adaptive Multimodal interaction allows autonomous cars to effectively communicate with drivers, ensuring safety, minimizing distractions. Adaptability is a key capability to ensure the driver’s performance, to enhance driver’s experience and to improve trust in the autonomous system. It is achieved by integrating various interaction modalities. However, interfaces and interaction may vary depending on driving context […]

With the widespread adoption of Highly Automated Vehicles (HAVs), critical safety risks may arise. Vulnerable road user interaction and mixed traffic are included in these risks. The barriers to the market introduction of HAVs primarily stem from concerns related to safety and human factors. Therefore, the expected new safety-critical situations need to be addressed, especially […]

When it comes to vehicle safety, much progress has been made over the last two decades by enacting enhanced regulations and extensive testing through governing bodies and consumer testing programs to ensure the well-being of road-users. However, to reduce road traffic deaths by 50% by 2030, much work is still to be done. One element […]

The ITS Euskadi Congress 2023 represented a significant milestone in the ongoing discourse on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and their influence on the future of mobility. Held on November 17th, 2023, in Bilbao, Spain, the congress served as a gathering point for policymakers, industry experts, researchers, and stakeholders discussing the evolution of automated and connected […]

The main objective of AWARE2ALL is to address the new safety challenges posed by the introduction of highly autonomous vehicles in mixed road traffic through the development of inclusive and innovative safety (passive and active) and external and internal Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) systems that will consider the variety of road users and will objectively demonstrate relevant […]