Mobility
Automated transportation systems have the potential to increase road safety, efficiency and driving comfort. Besides technical requirements, however, the human-machine interaction is important for the success of the technology.
For example, usability and system adaptability are crucial for the success of the technology. Automated transport systems should be able to communicate transparently and intuitively with vulnerable road users to support road safety. For autonomous public transport systems, factors influencing user acceptance should be taken into account.
Overall, the research group aims on obtaining scientific knowledge on human-machine interaction in the area of mobility. By transferring the findings to practice, the benefits of automated transport systems could be supported.
Dr. Madlen Günther (Research Group Leader)
Topic: Electromobility, sustainability, and participatory processes in urban development changes
Innovative forms of human-technology interaction open up new opportunities to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly behaviour. Persuasive strategies used in digital assistance systems, interactive user interfaces and intelligent feedback mechanisms can help users to be more conscious of their (mobility) behaviour and conserve resources.
One aspect of this research highlights how sustainable behaviour can be promoted and which forms of presentation are suitable for different target groups. The participatory involvement of social groups in the design and application of new technologies has also proven to be beneficial. Through the specific promotion of social commitment and co-determination, not only can technological solutions be better adapted to real needs, but alternative strategies for sustainable behavioural change can also be developed.
Dr. Ann-Christin Hensch
Topic: Interaction between (automated) vehicles and surrounding traffic participants
Safe and smooth interactions in road traffic as a social system require a large amount of of communication between the involved agents. Therefore, the research aims on understanding these interaction processes and applying the obtained knowledge to automated driving in order to promote road safety and user acceptance.
Josephine Halama
Topic: Automated Driving and Value Sensitive Design
The research aims on a value-based approach of the interaction between vulnerable road users (pedestrians and cyclists) and automated vehicles. Therefore, user studies comprising different methods such as focus groups, surveys, lab studies, field studies are conducted.
Be
atrice Schmieder
Topic: Teleoperation in Railway Traffic
Automated and remote-controlled trains represent the future of international rail transport (Railway Remote Driving). The research aims on introducing and designing teleoperation workstations for the rail context by considering a human factors perspective. Therefore, various scientific works comprising different methods such as expert groups, surveys, lab studies, field studies are conducted.
