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Research Topic

Automated vehicles (AVs) are capable of "driving by themselves" under certain restricted conditions, allowing the driver to temporarily disengage from driving and conduct non-driving-related activities. Due to the diversion of attention from the road and lack of anticipation, people may be negatively surprised by the vehicle's actions in normal situations, despite there being no emergencies or takeover requests. Consequently, an important research question revolves around how the vehicle can effectively interact with users, mitigating automation surprise without frequently disrupting their non-driving-related activities. Following the notion of Calm Technology proposed by Mark Weiser in the 90's, I aim to propose new interaction techniques for vehicles in the age of automation.

To envision, research, design, and shape the future of automated driving experience and interaction, my PhD journey has encompassed a series of studies, collaboration projects, and innovative endeavors.

Automation Surprise in Normal Automated Driving Conditions

Mitigating Automation Surprise: An WoZ On-Road Exploration with Anticipatory Cue. Check the project

Holistic HMI: Design Methodology

Bridging In-Vehicle and External Communication with Tram Tran, Silvia Cazacu, Pavlo Bazilinskyy, Marius Hoggenmüller, Debargha Dey, Ruolin Gao, Mervyn Franssen. Check the project

Tangible & Haptic Interaction

Seamlessly Embedding Shape-Changing Buttons into the Leather Fabric of a Car Interior with Brent Temmink, Miguel Bruns, Simone de Waart. Check the project