Automated Lane Keep Assist System: A study on the formation and evolution of the mental model of the user of ALKS

The mental model is a very rarely studied topic when it comes to human-machine interaction. Nearly all the studies that are done in this field are on measuring the actual performance of the human while performing the collaborative task with the automation system rather than understanding the complete picture of how the human is understanding and...

Evaluating two automation feedback aids’ influence on the acceptance of automated truck merging systems

Merging is one of the most demanding tasks for a truck driver due to the size, weight and limited visual clearance of a truck. Automating the merging procedure can be the solution for a considerable number of accidents by removing the human factor. People have accepted the risk they are in when driving or being driven but acceptance of automated...

Usage intention of automated vehicles amongst elderly in the Netherlands

With the aim of investigating the perception of elderly on two types of automated vehicle (owned and shared) this thesis research questioned 123 elderly respondents on their intention of using AV in the (near) future and what the main reasons for (not) using these technologies are. By using behavioral modeling and a modified UTAUT model the main...