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Ecological IVIS design : using EID to develop a novel in-vehicle information system
Full text linkNew in-vehicle information systems (IVIS) are emerging which purport to encourage more environment friendly or ‘green’ driving. Meanwhile, wider concerns about road safety and in-car distractions remain. The ‘Foot-LITE’ project is an effort to balance these issues, aimed at achieving safer and greener driving through real-time driving information, presented via an in-vehicle interface which facilitates the desired behaviours while avoiding negative consequences. One way of achieving this is to use ecological interface design (EID) techniques. This article presents part of the formative human-centred design process for developing the in-car display through a series of rapid prototyping studies comparing EID against conventional interface design principles. We focus primarily on the visual display, although some development of an ecological auditory display is also presented. The results of feedback from potential users as well as subject matter experts are discussed with respect to implications for future interface design in this field
Ecological Interface Design for eco-driving
No full textEco-driving issues are of high priority at the moment. Research suggests that a change in driving style can reduce fuel consumption and emissions by around 15% in many cases. In response to this need, the UK Foot-LITE project developed an in-car feedback system to encourage safer and greener driving behaviours. In ordert o balance positive behaviour change against the potential negative effects of distraction, an Ecological Interface Design approach was adopted. The current paper presents an overview of the human centred design process adopted in the Foot-LITE project, as well as a review of other similar systems on the market
SMITH/STEWART PRESENT TENSE
Full text linkSMITH/STEWART
PRESENT TENSE
21 September - 19 October 2024
Reid Gallery and Reid Ground Floor Corridor
"PRESENT TENSE is a new exhibition by artists and long-time collaborators SMITH/STEWART. Since the mid 1990’s Stephanie Smith and Eddie Stewart have been making work together as SMITH/STEWART. They work and live in Glasgow and both teach in The School of Fine Art.
Their work explores interdependence and the relationships we have with one another. They make sculptural installations, with a primary emphasis on the body and the implication of the viewer. Their practice develops out of collaborative dialogue and material investigation, to construct situations in which the viewer becomes central as an active constituent. Pared back to what’s essential, they are interested in the co-existence of connection and separation, power and powerlessness. Of things shifting in and out of sync with one another, coming together and moving apart.
They are showing a new body of work in the Reid Gallery and alongside, in the Reid corridor, they present material in relation to their process of making, never usually shown.
SMITH/STEWART’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and they have participated in key survey shows on both video and language. They have had solo exhibitions in NGBK Berlin, Kunstmuseum Luzern, Portikus Frankfurt am Main, Chisenhale Gallery London, Inverleith House Edinburgh. Their work is in public collections including Arts Council England, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Tate."
(Gallery Handout)
Accompanying Events:
- Public gallery tour, led by the artists
- Video Screening, introduced by Laura Haynes (GSA) with audience Q+A
The research and development of the body of new sculptural installation work shown was, in part, supported by a summer residency period in the Reid Gallery. This was also informed by two critical conversations with researchers Ross Birrell (GSA Research) & Viviana Checchia (VOID, Derry).
We worked closely with Jenny Brownrigg & John Farrell (GSA Exhibitions). We collaborated with Anna Gordon (Head of S&J, GSA) to make a double silver ring '&'. This was bespoke to us, made for holding hands and worn by the artists for the duration of the exhibition opening, as an unannounced performance. Fabrication of the installation works was supported by GSA TSD, particularly Giulia Lazzaro & Nick Carlin and external sculptural fabricators, Sculpture & Design (Glasgow) Ltd.
Works shown:
Three new sculptural installations, for the three adjoining spaces of the Reid Gallery and unannounced public performance (Reid Gallery)
- 'Present tense' (2024) Two work tables, two sledgehammer handles and motors
- 'The weight of the world' (2024) Steel and fabric
- 'Approach aslant' (2024) Steel beam and motor
Sculptural work and printed material (6 x vitrines, Reid Ground Floor Corridor):
- '&' (2024)
Double silver ring for holding hands, made for SMITH/STEWART by Anna Gordon
+ Wire and copper prototypes
- Cast aluminium sledgehammer handles and painted bronze ‘skulls’
- Inked sledgehammer handle cross section with woodcut on paper
- Structure maquette, steel and magnets
- Aluminium template, plywood sections Woodcut on paper
- 'Cleave' (2024) Divided SMITH/STEWART solo publication
Smart driving aids and their effects on driving performance and driver distraction
Full text linkIn-vehicle information systems have been shown to increase driver workload and cause distraction; both of which are causal factors for accidents. This simulator study evaluates the impact that two designs for a smart driving aid, and scenario complexity have on workload, distraction and driving performance. Results showed that real-time delivery of smart driving information did not increase driver workload or adversely effect driver distraction, while having the effect of decreasing mean driving speed in both the simple and complex driving scenarios. Subjective workload was shown to increase with task difficulty, as well as revealing important differences between the two interface designs
The impact of smart driving aids on driving performance and driver distraction
Full text linkIn-vehicle information systems (IVIS) have been shown to increase driver workload and cause distraction, both of which are causal factors for accidents. This simulator study evaluates the impact that two prototype ergonomic designs for a smart driving aid have on workload, distraction and driving performance. Scenario complexity was also manipulated as an independent variable. Results showed that real-time delivery of smart driving information did not increase driver workload or adversely affect driver distraction, while also having the positive effect of decreasing mean driving speed in both the simple and complex driving scenarios. Subjective workload was shown to increase with task difficulty, as well as revealing important differences between the two interface designs. The findings are relevant to the development and implementation of smart driving interface designs in the future
Safe driving in a green world : a review of driver performance benchmarks and technologies to support ‘smart’ driving
Full text linkRoad transport is a significant source of both safety and environmental concerns. With climate change and fuel prices increasingly prominent on social and political agendas, many drivers are turning their thoughts to fuel efficient or ‘green’ (i.e., environmentally friendly) driving practices. Many vehicle manufacturers are satisfying this demand by offering green driving feedback or advice tools. However, there is a legitimate concern regarding the effects of such devices on road safety – both from the point of view of change in driving styles, as well as potential distraction caused by the in-vehicle feedback. In this paper, we appraise the benchmarks for safe and green driving, concluding that whilst they largely overlap, there are some specific circumstances in which the goals are in conflict. We go on to review current and emerging in-vehicle information systems which purport to affect safe and/or green driving, and discuss some fundamental ergonomics principles for the design of such devices. The results of the review are being used in the Foot-LITE project, aimed at developing a system to encourage ‘smart’ – that is safe and green – driving
Improving driver behaviour by design: a cognitive work analysis methodology
No full textWithin the European Community both the environmental and safety costs of road transport are unacceptably high. ‘Foot-LITE’ is a UK project which aims to encourage drivers to adopt ‘greener’ and safer driving practices, with real-time and retrospective feedback being given both in-vehicle and off-line. This paper describes the early concept development of Foot-LITE, for which a Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) was conducted. In this paper, we present the results of the first phase of CWA – the Work Domain Analysis, as well as some concept interface designs based on the WDA to illustrate its application. In summary, the CWA establishes a common framework for the project, and will ultimately contribute to the design of the in-vehicle interface
Vibrotactile pedals: Provision of haptic feedback to support economical driving
No full textThe use of haptic feedback is currently an underused modality in the driving environment, especially with respect to vehicle manufacturers. This exploratory study evaluates the effects of a vibrotactile (or haptic) accelerator pedal on car driving performance and perceived workload using a driving simulator. A stimulus was triggered when the driver exceeded a 50% throttle threshold, past which is deemed excessive for economical driving. Results showed significant decreases in mean acceleration values, and maximum and excess throttle use when the haptic pedal was active as compared to a baseline condition. As well as the positive changes to driver behaviour, subjective workload decreased when driving with the haptic pedal as compared to when drivers were simply asked to drive economically. The literature suggests that the haptic processing channel offers a largely untapped resource in the driving environment, and could provide information without overloading the other attentional resource pools used in driving.Practitioner Summary: Overloaded or distracted drivers present a real safety danger to themselves and others. Providing driving-related feedback can improve performance but risks distracting them further; however, giving such information through the underused haptic processing channel can provide the driver with critical information without overloading the driver's visual channel.</p
Smart driving assistance systems : designing and evaluating ecological and conventional displays
Full text linkIn-vehicle information systems have been shown to increase driver workload and cause distraction;
both are causal factors for accidents. This simulator study evaluates the impact that two designs for
a smart driving aid and scenario complexity has on workload, distraction and driving performance.
Results showed that real-time delivery of smart driving information did not increase driver workload
or adversely affect driver distraction, while having the effect of decreasing mean driving speed
in both the simple and complex driving scenarios. Important differences were also highlighted
between conventional and ecologically designed smart driving interfaces with respect to subjective
workload and peripheral detection
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