3312 A Study on Construction of Driving Simulator for Truck's Automatic Platooning
DOI: 10.1299/jsmetld.2012.21.273
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This study addresses the safety evaluation of automatic truck platooning, specifically focusing on driver behavior during emergency avoidance maneuvers when automated systems fail. The research was motivated by the need to assess safety in the "Energy ITS Project," which aims to reduce CO2 emissions through fuel-efficient truck platooning. Since real-vehicle experiments for safety validation are dangerous, the authors constructed a high-fidelity driving simulator (DS) to accurately replicate the complex interactions between control systems, humans, and trucks. The researchers built a full-scale truck driving simulator featuring a genuine truck cabin, a 6-degree-of-freedom motion platform, and specialized hardware to enhance realism. Key modifications included a dedicated lower screen to accommodate the truck’s wide field of view, a seat suspension system, and audio reproduction of actual engine and driving sounds. The simulator utilized TruckSim for vehicle dynamics and implemented control algorithms for adaptive cruise control (ACC) and cooperative ACC (CACC). Crucially, an override mechanism was installed, allowing drivers to switch from automatic to manual control via sudden steering or braking inputs. Experiments involved 12 subjects (11 men, 1 woman, average age 30) in two scenarios: platoon formation and emergency avoidance during a system failure. In the failure scenario, the lead vehicle performed emergency braking (0.6G), and subjects attempted avoidance using braking only, steering only, or combined braking and steering. The results confirmed that drivers could smoothly transition from manual to automatic driving during platoon formation. Regarding emergency avoidance, the study found that braking operations utilizing the override control were an effective resolution for avoiding collisions during automatic platooning. The simulator successfully replicated the operational feel and environmental conditions of actual platooning vehicles, allowing for precise evaluation of driver reactions. The significance of this work lies in the development of a realistic testing platform for automated truck systems, enabling safe and accurate assessment of driver behavior in critical situations. By demonstrating that override braking is an effective emergency strategy, the study provides valuable insights for designing safety protocols and human-machine interfaces for future automated truck platooning systems.
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