Crossing roads in a social context: How behaviors of others shape pedestrian interaction with automated vehicles

Zhao, Xiaoyuan; Li, Xiaomeng; Rakotonirainy, Andry; Bourgeois-Bougrine, Samira; Zhu, Zishuo; Delhomme, Patricia

doi:10.1016/j.trf.2024.02.008

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviou

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.trf.2024.02.008

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Crossing roads in a social context: How behaviors of others shape pedestrian interaction with automated vehicles

Xiaoyuan Zhao,

Xiaomeng Li,

Andry Rakotonirainy

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Lateral conflict resolution data derived from Argoverse-2: Analysing safety and efficiency impacts of autonomous vehicles at intersections

Li,

Jiao,

Calvert

et al. 2024

Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies

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Lateral conflict resolution data derived from Argoverse-2: Analysing safety and efficiency impacts of autonomous vehicles at intersections

Li,

Jiao,

Calvert

et al. 2024

Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies

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Evaluating Autonomous Vehicle External Communication Using a Multi-Pedestrian VR Simulator

Tran,

Parker,

et al. 2024

Proc. ACM Interact. Mob. Wearable Ubiquitous Technol.

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With the rise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in transportation, a pressing concern is their seamless integration into daily life. In multi-pedestrian settings, two challenges emerge: ensuring unambiguous communication to individual pedestrians via external Human-Machine Interfaces (eHMIs), and the influence of one pedestrian over another. We conducted an experiment (N=25) using a multi-pedestrian virtual reality simulator. Participants were paired and exposed to three distinct eHMI concepts: on the vehicle, within the surrounding infrastructure, and on the pedestrian themselves, against a baseline without any eHMI. Results indicate that all eHMI concepts improved clarity of communication over the baseline, but differences in their effectiveness were observed. While pedestrian and infrastructure communications often provided more direct clarity, vehicle-based cues at times introduced uncertainty elements. Furthermore, the study identified the role of co-located pedestrians: in the absence of clear AV communication, individuals frequently sought cues from their peers.

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Interactions and Behaviors of Pedestrians with Autonomous Vehicles: A Synthesis

Rezwana,

Lownes

2024

Future Transportation

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Integrating autonomous vehicles (AVs) into public roads presents profound implications for pedestrian safety and the broader acceptance of this emerging technology. This work examines the complex interactions between AVs and pedestrians, a dynamic influenced by the variability of pedestrian behaviors and the absence of traditional communication mechanisms, such as eye contact and gestures, commonly relied upon in human-driven scenarios. Given the nascent stage of AV deployment, this research addresses the challenges of evaluating AV−pedestrian interactions amid safety concerns and technological limitations. We review and synthesize global research on pedestrian behavior in the context of AV technology to track changes in pedestrians’ acceptance over time and identify the factors driving these shifts. Additionally, this review incorporates insights from transportation authorities to highlight potential safety issues and the need for innovative communication strategies that ensure safe interactions between pedestrians and AVs. By analyzing these factors, the research aims to contribute to the development of guidelines and communication protocols that enhance pedestrian safety and facilitate the integration of AVs into urban environments.

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Crossing roads in a social context: How behaviors of others shape pedestrian interaction with automated vehicles

Cited by 3 publications

References 66 publications

Lateral conflict resolution data derived from Argoverse-2: Analysing safety and efficiency impacts of autonomous vehicles at intersections

Lateral conflict resolution data derived from Argoverse-2: Analysing safety and efficiency impacts of autonomous vehicles at intersections

Evaluating Autonomous Vehicle External Communication Using a Multi-Pedestrian VR Simulator

Interactions and Behaviors of Pedestrians with Autonomous Vehicles: A Synthesis

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