Inclusive and Human-Centric Safety for Automated Mobility

As the transition to connected and automated mobility (CCAM) accelerates, these advanced technologies will bring new safety challenges in a heterogeneous traffic environment. The CCAM EC project AWARE2ALL solutions are a direct response to the new realities of automated driving.

The project has developed next-generation passive and active safety systems that focus on ensuring the safety of not only vehicle occupants but also all other road users, particularly underrepresented and vulnerable group, namely women, the elderly, people with sensory or physical impairments, and those with limited digital literacy. This inclusive philosophy is at the core of its “Integral Safety” system, a holistic framework that connects safety measures both inside and outside the vehicle.

The project solutions have been validated through four demonstrators, from virtual models to physical prototypes, including e.g., novel smart airbag and restraint systems to address unconventional seating configurations of automated vehicle occupants and protect a wider variety of adult occupants regardless of their size, age, or posture; in-cabin monitoring and Human-Machine Interfaces to keep occupants informed about the vehicle’s status and the surrounding traffic situation, in case they need to take over control; external Human-Machine Interface (eHMI) that uses innovative visual and acoustic systems to interact with pedestrians and cyclists.

These solutions are being designed to reduce reaction time, improve understanding of the vehicle’s intentions, and build trust in automated systems. The project is now preparing to unveil its results at their Final Event, which will be a unique opportunity to experience the project’s achievements firsthand.

Source: The original article was published here.