Development of a personalised intersection assistant

The increasing networking and digitisation of vehicles offers a variety of new possibilities for driver assistance functions. Complex infotainment systems are also gaining ground in modern vehicle cockpits. Aside from the advantages of these functions, there is also an increased risk of drivers being distracted by the systems and their use. Using the systems may lead to a cognitive overload on the part of the drivers, keeping them from optimally performing the driving task. Manual operation and visual displays in particular compete against vehicle guidance and lane monitoring. In order to counteract the distractions and cognitive overload, new control concepts for the Human Machine Interface (HMI) are required. Future HMIs need to not only cover an increasing number of functions but also focus on intuitive and efficient use. Current HMIs are mostly based on a combination of haptic input and visual displays. The visual channel, on which driving already places a heavy strain, thus suffers from additional stress. The auditory channel, in contrast, is relatively open. The interaction with the intersection assistant presented here is therefore speech-based. Another advantage of the speech-based interaction is its intuitiveness, as it is similar to the interaction with a human passenger. In addi© IPG Automotive Operating Systems | HMI