How to support level-compliant driver behavior in automated driving with optimized User Experience?
DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1005207
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This study addresses the critical challenge of ensuring level-compliant driver behavior in automated vehicles, where drivers must adhere to specific rules defined by SAE automation levels (0–4) to prevent unsafe misuse. The research posits that optimizing User Experience (UX) is essential for user acceptance and safe interaction with these systems. Motivated by the need to reduce both unintentional and intentional misuse of automation, the authors investigate how UX-optimized interaction concepts can support compliant behavior. The work is part of the KARLI project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The researchers employed a qualitative, user-centered development process to evaluate 40 innovative interaction ideas. These ideas were integrated into three low-fidelity user narratives describing scenarios with SAE levels 0–4. Twelve participants, divided into four distinct demographic groups—young technology enthusiasts, frequent commuters with Level 2 experience, individuals aged 65 and older, and parents with childcare responsibilities—evaluated the concepts via semi-structured Zoom interviews. The evaluation framework utilized six UX facets: task (including interaction), self-expression, learnability, convenience of use, joy of use, and aesthetics. Interview protocols were analyzed using qualitative content analysis to summarize user feedback on each idea’s effectiveness in promoting safety and compliance. The results indicate generally positive feedback across most UX facets. Participants found the automated systems highly useful for relieving stress and saving time, particularly on long journeys, allowing them to engage in other activities. The systems were perceived as easy to learn, with tutorials and clear instructions aiding comprehension. Convenience was rated highly, with users appreciating the relaxation offered by higher automation levels. However, specific features received mixed or negative feedback; for instance, excessive warnings were deemed annoying, and some users expressed social embarrassment regarding certain interactions, such as avatars or visible handover processes. Aesthetics were difficult to evaluate due to the low-fidelity nature of the prototypes, though users suggested improvements like windshield displays and customizable interfaces. The study concludes that early-stage, low-fidelity qualitative evaluation is an efficient method for identifying basic success criteria for supporting level-compliant behavior, significantly reducing the effort required compared to full simulation prototypes. The findings provide concrete design insights for developing interaction concepts that balance functionality with user acceptance. The authors note that while the qualitative data offers valuable directional guidance, the concepts require further quantitative validation in subsequent development phases, such as virtual reality experiments, to confirm their effectiveness in promoting safe, level-compliant driver behavior.
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