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Situation-aware multimodal interaction in cars is about developing interfaces and systems that can adapt and react to the dynamic context of the driving environment. This approach recognizes that the optimal way in which a driver interacts with in-vehicle systems may depend on factors such as traffic conditions, weather, the driver's condition and other situational aspects. […]

Imagine, you are driving a fully automated vehicle on the highway, destination: holidays in the South of France. The vehicle is continuously driving in automated mode, already for hours, so you are leaning backwards in your chair, enjoying the sun on your face and listening to a very interesting podcast. You feel totally relaxed and […]

The AWARE2ALL Use Cases (UCs) aim at the identification of the priority areas of research and developments in the project, linked to its four Demonstrators that are planned to be tested during the third year of the project. All project’s UCs meet users needs and preliminary acceptance, as well as stakeholders interest, corresponding also to […]

Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) are "intelligent" algorithms that monitor the state of the occupants in a vehicle, which can be used for security, comfort, and entertainment purposes. As a researcher in this topic, I find it fascinating to explore the different functionalities that are being developed among the many possibilities one can think of. The […]

Worldwide, injuries claim the lives of 4.4 million people each year. One third of these deaths are caused by road accidents [1]. In fact, road crashes are the leading cause of death for adolescents. Many of the adolescents involved in accidents were VRUs [2]. Therefore, increasing road safety and the associated reduction of fatalities due […]

The European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (EUCAD 2023) took place on 3-4 May 2023, bringing together policy makers, industry experts, researchers and other stakeholders to discuss the future of automated and connected driving in Europe. The conference focused on the latest developments and innovations in connected and automated driving technology, as well as […]