ACT Driving Simulator
Georgia Tech VIP Team
About
The ACT (Autonomous and Connected Transportation) Driving Simulator Team addresses problems that arise in multiple dimensions due to the emergence of autonomy, connectivity, and novel tech-leveraged modes in transportation. A major focus is to understand the interactions among drivers/travelers, emerging vehicular technologies related to connectivity and autonomy, and novel infrastructure designs by leveraging a driving simulator environment, analytical modeling, and living labs. Using the collected data, the team seeks to develop analytical models and perform data analytics to predict the autonomous and connected transportation future. Another focus is to leverage these emerging technologies and modes to develop sustainable travel solutions and deployment tools for smart and connected communities (SCCs) using the City of Peachtree Corners, GA, as an immersive living lab. To understand the interactions between humans, vehicles, and the infrastructure under ACT, and develop sustainable travel solutions for communities, the team works on projects in multiple topical areas: Model autonomous vehicles (AVs) and conduct field tests Understand emergent issues (cybersecurity, control, human factors, etc.) under different levels of automation and V2X connectivity Design Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) with auditory, visual, haptic and gestural cues for safe traffic operations under different levels of autonomy and connectivity Predict driver/traveler behaviors under ACT by collecting and analyzing physiological data (i.e., EEG, ECG, and eye-tracking data) Use virtual reality and augmented reality technologies to enhance driver/traveler experiences Investigate the impacts of novel roadway designs that leverage ACT technologies Build mobile apps and multiobjective optimization models to develop sustainable transportation solutions through behavioral interventions and ACT partnerships
Majors
Computer Science, Computer Science – Online MS, Human-Centered Computing, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Public Policy, Psychology
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