Jamson, AH, Hibberd, DL and Merat, N (2013) The design of haptic gas pedal feedback to support eco-driving. In: Proceedings of the Seventh International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design. Driving Assessment 2013. Seventh International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design, 17-20 Jun 2013, Bolton Landing, New York, USA. University of Iowa , 264 - 270. ISBN 9780615819723
Abstract
Previous literature suggests that haptic gas pedals can assist the driver in search of maximum fuel economy. This study investigated three haptic pedal designs, each with high and low intensities of feedback, in a rapid prototyping, paired comparison design. Twenty drivers took part, experiencing the systems in a high-fidelity driving simulator. Results suggested that drivers were best guided towards an “idealized” (most fuel efficient) gas pedal position by force feedback (where a driver feels a step change in gas pedal force) as opposed to stiffness feedback (where a driver feels a changing gas pedal firmness). In either case, high levels of force/stiffness feedback were preferred. Objective performance measures mirrored the subjective results. Whilst the short-term nature (brief system exposure) of this study led to difficulties in drawing longer-term conclusions, it would appear that force feedback haptics are better suited than stiffness feedback to augment an effective driver interface supporting “green” driving.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) 2013, University of Iowa. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | eco-driving; haptic pedal; fuel economy; in-vehicle system; driver support |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Environment (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 24 Mar 2015 12:22 |
Last Modified: | 17 Jan 2018 07:50 |
Published Version: | http://drivingassessment.uiowa.edu/2013/proceeding... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | University of Iowa |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:83371 |