Autonomous Maneuver Notification for Driver Awareness
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for drivers to be notified before autonomous maneuvers are performed by autonomous vehicles to enhance trust and safety, as existing systems do not adequately provide proactive announcements of upcoming autonomous actions.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that includes an electronic controller with a human machine interface to detect driving conditions, determine autonomous maneuvers, and display notifications to the driver before performing the maneuvers, allowing the vehicle to autonomously execute these actions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If autonomous driving mode is implemented to reduce driver interaction, then driver comfort and automation level are improved, but driver trust and awareness of vehicle actions deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system displays maneuver notifications to the driver before the autonomous vehicle executes maneuvers such as lane changes or turns. This preliminary action informs the driver of upcoming autonomous actions, maintaining awareness and trust while preserving the autonomy of the driving mode.
2Ease of operation
If driver assistance systems provide autonomous maneuvers without driver input, then ease of operation is improved, but driver trust and safety perception worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides visual feedback to the driver through maneuver notifications that indicate what autonomous actions the vehicle plans to perform. This feedback loop allows the driver to understand and anticipate vehicle behavior, building trust while maintaining ease of operation.
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AI summary
Systems and methods of operating an autonomous vehicle to perform an autonomous maneuver. One system includes a human machine interface and an electronic controller electrically coupled to the human machine interface. The electronic controller includes an electronic processor configured to detect at least one driving condition and determine the autonomous maneuver based on the at least one driving condition. The electronic processor is also configured to display, via the human machine interface, a maneuver notification before performing the autonomous maneuver. The electronic processor is further configured to control the autonomous vehicle to perform the autonomous maneuver.