Haptic Interface for Vehicular Touch Screens

The principal investigators have developed a novel haptic technology - the Active TPaD - that lets a user feel and interact with controls on a touch screen, even in the absence of vision or audition. This technology could lead to in-vehicle touch screens that are more natural to use and that require fewer glances away from the road (or rail) ahead. They will work with Ford Motor Company to prototype two vehicular interaction scenarios, test usability, and assess the overall suitability of the Active TPaD for the vehicular environment. Their specific aims are: (1) Develop algorithms for two common interactions scenarios: adjusting a slider, and locating a button by touch alone. (2) Design an experiment to measure a human subject's ability to complete tasks involving sliders and buttons while driving. They will work closely with colleagues at Ford, and design the task to be performed using Ford's VIRTTEX driving simulator. (3) Perform experiments in the VIRTTEX simulator while controlling the amount of vibration (i.e., road conditions). This will test not only the utility of the Active

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $125657.00
• Contract Numbers:

  Y5-01

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  University Transportation Centers Program
  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Performing Organizations:

  Northwestern University, Evanston

  Transportation Center, 600 Foster Street
  Evanston, IL  United States  60208-4055

  Center for the Commercialization of Innovative Transportation Technology

  Northwestern University
  Evanston, IL  United States  60208
• Principal Investigators:

  Peshkin, Michael

  Colgate, James

• Start Date: 20110201
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20121130
• Source Data: RiP Project 28203

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Algorithms; Automotive computers; Driving simulators; Human factors engineering; Prototypes; Tactile perception; Vehicle design; Vehicle safety
• Identifier Terms: Ford Motor Company
• Uncontrolled Terms: In vehicle tasks; Touchscreen displays
• Subject Areas: Design; Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01482635
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Center for the Commercialization of Innovative Transportation Technology
• Contract Numbers: Y5-01
• Files: UTC, RiP
• Created Date: May 30 2013 1:01AM