Federal Register #NHTSA-2024-0072

NHTSA Research Study: Driver Interaction with Novel Vehicle HMI Designs

This opportunity involves a planned research study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to evaluate driver interactions with novel Human-Machine Interface (HMI) designs in vehicles: - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - Office of Vehicle Safety Research - Study Overview: - One-time research study in Phoenix, Arizona - Up to 35 licensed drivers (ages 18-55) will participate - Focus on three commercially available vehicles, each with different HMI designs (e.g., digital instrument panels, large display screens, virtual controls, infotainment systems) - Data Collection Methods: - Use of GoPro cameras and eye-tracking devices during 20-minute urban drives - Includes eligibility screening, informed consent, vehicle familiarization, eye tracker setup, technology questionnaires, and exit interviews - Products/Services Requested: - Research study participation and data collection services for 35 drivers - No specific OEMs or vehicle models named; vehicles must feature a range of HMI technologies - Unique Requirements: - Use of eye-tracking technology to assess driver behavior - Focus on evaluating novel HMI features to inform future safety guidelines and technology deployment - Place of Performance: - Phoenix, Arizona area for study drives - NHTSA Headquarters in Washington, DC for program administration

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection to conduct a one-time research study on drivers' interactions with three commercially available vehicles featuring different human-machine interface (HMI) designs. The study will involve up to 35 licensed drivers aged 18 to 55 from the Phoenix, Arizona area, collecting naturalistic driving data using cameras and eye-tracking devices during 20-minute drives on urban streets. The information collected will help NHTSA assess gaps in understanding driver behavior and performance with novel HMI features, supporting the development of safety guidelines and technology deployment.

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