Efficacy of augmented visual environments for reducing sickness in autonomous vehicles

Winkel, Ksander N. de; Pretto, Paolo; Nooij, Sae; Cohen, Iris; Bülthoff, Heinrich H.

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103282

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“…The cue consisted of simultaneously activating the six actuators at 125 Hz for a duration of 150 ms. In three anticipatory sessions, the onset of the cue was always prior to the onset of forward motion: either at 0.33, 1, or 3 s. We selected these three equidistant anticipatory intervals, because previous cueing studies used intervals within this range (de Winkel et al 2021 ; Diels and Bos 2021 ; Hainich et al 2021 ; Karjanto et al 2018 , 2021 ; Kuiper et al 2020a ; Li and Chen 2022 ; Maculewicz et al 2021 ; Yusof et al 2020 ). To account for any effect of the cue itself (rather than its predictive information), we included a control session in which the onset of a non-informative cue was 2–6 s after the onset of forward motion.…”

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The (in)effectiveness of anticipatory vibrotactile cues in mitigating motion sickness

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The introduction of (fully) automated vehicles has generated a re-interest in motion sickness, given that passengers suffer much more from motion sickness compared to car drivers. A suggested solution is to improve the anticipation of passive self-motion via cues that alert passengers of changes in the upcoming motion trajectory. We already know that auditory or visual cues can mitigate motion sickness. In this study, we used anticipatory vibrotactile cues that do not interfere with the (audio)visual tasks passengers may want to perform. We wanted to investigate (1) whether anticipatory vibrotactile cues mitigate motion sickness, and (2) whether the timing of the cue is of influence. We therefore exposed participants to four sessions on a linear sled with displacements unpredictable in motion onset. In three sessions, an anticipatory cue was presented 0.33, 1, or 3 s prior to the onset of forward motion. Using a new pre-registered measure, we quantified the reduction in motion sickness across multiple sickness scores in these sessions relative to a control session. Under the chosen experimental conditions, our results did not show a significant mitigation of motion sickness by the anticipatory vibrotactile cues, irrespective of their timing. Participants yet indicated that the cues were helpful. Considering that motion sickness is influenced by the unpredictability of displacements, vibrotactile cues may mitigate sickness when motions have more (unpredictable) variability than those studied here.

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The (in)effectiveness of anticipatory vibrotactile cues in mitigating motion sickness

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“…Further, the passenger's seating arrangement inside the vehicle affects the severity and likelihood of motion sickness, with rear facing positions causing more motion sickness than forward facing and sitting in the backseat being more provocative than sitting in the front row [5 ▪▪ ]. Providing passengers with a view of the outside of the vehicle helps to anticipate the upcoming motion of the vehicle and significantly reduces motion sickness [3,38,39]), although severe episodes of motion sickness can also occur despite a clear view of the road ahead [5 ▪▪ ].…”

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Motion sickness: current concepts and management

Keshavarz

Golding

2021

Current Opinion in Neurology

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Purpose of reviewMotion sickness is an ancient phenomenon that affects many people. Nausea, vomiting, disorientation, sweating, fatigue, and headache are just few of the many signs and symptoms that are commonly experienced during an episode of motion sickness. In the present review, we will provide an overview of the current research trends and topics in the domain of motion sickness, including theoretical considerations, physiological and neural mechanisms, individual risk factors, and treatment options, as well as recommendations for future research directions. Recent findingsMore recently, motion sickness has been in the focus of attention in the context of two global technological trends, namely automated vehicles and virtual reality. Both technologies bear the potential to revolutionize our daily lives in many ways; however, motion sickness is considered a serious concern that threatens their success and acceptance. The majority of recent research on motion sickness focuses on one of these two areas.

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“…It achieves that with sensory augmentation and sensory substitution, i.e. transforming inertial data sensed from the motion of the vehicle into visual cues floating around the occupants' space [32]. This enhances the feeling of motion and contact with the road, reducing symptoms of motion sickness, while at the same time reduces obtrusiveness within the visual field.…”

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Fluid Interface Concept for Automated Driving

Pretto

Mörtl

Neuhuber

2020

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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The biggest challenge for a human-machine interface in highly automated vehicles is to provide enough information to the potentially unaware human operator to induce an appropriate response avoiding cognitive overload. Current interface design struggles to provide timely and relevant information tailored for future driver's needs. Therefore, a new human-centered approach is required to connect drivers, vehicles and infrastructures and account for non-driving related activities in the forthcoming automated vehicles. A viable solution derives from a holistic approach that merges technological tools with human factors knowledge, to enable the understanding and resolution of potential usability, trust and acceptance issues. In this paper, the human factors challenges introduced by automated driving provide the starting point for the conceptualization of a new Fluid interface. The requirements for the new concept are derived from a systematic analysis of the necessary interactions among driver, vehicle and environment. Therefore, the characteristics, components and functions of the interface are described at a theoretical level and compared to alternative solutions.

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Efficacy of augmented visual environments for reducing sickness in autonomous vehicles

Cited by 30 publications

References 33 publications

The (in)effectiveness of anticipatory vibrotactile cues in mitigating motion sickness

The (in)effectiveness of anticipatory vibrotactile cues in mitigating motion sickness

Motion sickness: current concepts and management

Fluid Interface Concept for Automated Driving

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