Development of a Prototype Safety Advisory System to Aid Older Drivers in Gap Selection

Center for Connected and Automated Transportation/Research/Research from the University of Akron/Development of a Prototype Safety Advisory System to Aid Older Drivers in Gap Selection

Development of a Prototype Safety Advisory System to Aid Older Drivers in Gap Selection

Complete
Headshot of Ping Yi. The link directs to their bio page.
Ping Yi
Headshot of Yilmaz Sozer. The link directs to their bio page.
Yilmaz Sozer
The University of Akron Logo. The link directs to the funded research led by this institution.

Principal Investigator(s):

Ping Yi, Professor of Civil Engineering – The University of Akron
Yilmaz Sozer, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering – The University of Akron

Project Abstract:
This project proposes to conduct a concept design and feasibility test of a prototype safety advisory system for older drivers to enter the roadway from a minor road. With the increasing number of older drivers traffic safety for this group of people has become a more important issue than ever before. Compared with drivers of other age groups, older drivers (65 or older) are more susceptible to gradual degradation of perception and reaction ability, and decline in motors kills and coordination as they operate vehicles. The proposed system utilizes the data communication capability in the context of connected vehicles to help older drivers avoid unsafe traffic conditions. This feasibility study will include control logic development and field testing of the system.

Institution(s): The University of Akron

Award Year: 2019

Research Thrust(s): Control & Operations

Project Form(s):

Project Information Form
Final Report