Event

This SAFER Research day brings together a confetti of project results from across the SAFER platform – spanning from early-stage pre-studies, ongoing research to emerging insights in traffic safety. Throughout the day, participants will gain an overview of current work related to our three impact areas Human Body and Mind, Safety Performance Evaluation and Safety Principles.

At the heart of the event is not only the opportunity to showcase results, but also to strengthen the SAFER network. By bringing together researchers, industry partners, and other stakeholders, the day creates space for dialogue, exchange, and new connections across disciplines and organisations. A key focus is how the presented results can be taken further using the SAFER platform. By combining project presentations with active networking, the event aims to support both knowledge-sharing and the relationships needed to turn promising and exciting results into new collaborations, initiatives, and greater impact.

Very welcome!

Agenda

08:00 Registration, coffee and networking

08:30 Welcome

08:35 Human Body & Mind

• 08:35 SAFER Pre-study: WHIPLASH INJURIES IN FRONTAL CRASHES, Jobin John, Chalmers
• 08:50 ABS BRAKES ON BICYCLES - The effectiveness of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) in reducing single-vehicle crashes and promoting cycling, Ary P. Silvano, VTI
• 09:10 SAFER Pre-Study: FUTURE DRIVER TRAINING - towards an open research platform for immersive simulation gaming for improving safe driving behavior and interaction, Paul Hemeren, The University of Skövde

09:25 Leg stretcher 

• 09:30 SAFER Pre-Study: IN-VEHICLE DETECTION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG IMPAIRED DRIVERS, Christer Ahlström, VTI
• 09:45 THE ALERTING EFFECT OF SLEEPINESS SELF-RATINGS - Implications for GSR compliance and Driver Monitoring Systems, Christer Ahlström, VTI

10:05 Session summary 

10:10 Coffee, sandwich and networking 

10:40 Safety Performance Evaluation

• 10:40 Linking Architectural Threat Modeling of AI Systems to MITRE ATLAS via Semantic Knowledge Graphs, connected to GUARD - GUarding Anonymization pRoceDures, Joakim Rosell, RISE
• 11:00 SAFER Pre-Study: EDR-V feasibility, Jonas Bärgman, Chalmers
• 11:10 SAFER Pre-Study: EVALUATION OF REAL-WORLD SAFETY PERFORMANCE OF AEBS ON HGVS, Jesper Sandin, VTI

11:25 Leg stretcher 

• 11:30 TRAVEL SAFE AT WORK, Cecilia Friis, NTF
• 11:50 STRADA HOSPITAL REPORTING - Reporting by Emergency Hospitals to the Strada Injury Database, An Interview Study, Helena Selander, VTI

12:10 Session summary 

12:15 Lunch & networking

13:00 Safety Principles

• 13:00 DEPAUT - Depot for electrified and automated buses , Fredrik Cederstav, RISE
• 13:20 UNCERTAINTY-AWARE AND SAFETY-ENHANCED MANAGEMENT OF CAVS FOR SAFER MIXED TRAFFIC, Kun Gao, Chalmers

13:40 Leg stretcher 

• 13:45 VERDAS - VErification methods for Robust Driver Assist System performance, Mats Petersson, RISE
• 14:05 5G LEO - Coordinated 5G LEO-5G cellular positioning for improved safety functions in heavy vehicles, Henk Wymeersch, Chalmers

14:25 Session summary 

14:30 Networking fika with something sweet

About the projects

Human Body & Mind

Whiplash Injuries in Frontal Crashes
Whiplash is often associated with rear-end collisions, yet frontal crashes account for a significant and largely overlooked part of the problem. This study explores how frequent these injuries are and lays the foundation for future protective strategies.

ABS Brakes on Bicycles
Can ABS make cycling safer? This project investigates how anti-lock braking systems affect single-bicycle crashes and control, and how the technology could support both improved safety and increased cycling uptake.

Future Driver Training
What if driver education felt more like a game? This project explores how immersive simulation and game-based learning can create deeper understanding, safer behaviours, and new opportunities for research.

In-Vehicle Detection of Alcohol and Drug Impaired Drivers
Can the vehicle itself detect impaired driving? This project brings together knowledge, identifies relevant metrics, and lays the groundwork for future systems that could prevent impaired driving before crashes occur.

The Alerting Effect of Sleepiness Self-Ratings
Can simply reflecting on your level of sleepiness make you more alert? This study examines whether self-assessment influences driver state, with important implications for how fatigue is measured and managed in traffic.

Safety Performance Evaluation

AI Threat Modeling linked to MITRE ATLAS (GUARD)
How do we protect sensitive data in an AI-driven world? This project connects threat modelling with advanced anonymisation methods, exploring how to preserve valuable data while safeguarding privacy.

EDR-V Feasibility
What could we learn about crashes if vehicles also captured video data? This project explores the potential of next-generation “black boxes” and whether they can provide new insights into behaviour, crash causation, and event dynamics.

Real-World Safety Performance of AEBS on HGVs
Automatic emergency braking is mandatory – but how well does it perform in real-world conditions for heavy vehicles? This project reviews data and methods to assess its actual safety impact.

Travel Safe at Work
Road safety is also a workplace safety issue. This project highlights how employers can take responsibility for work-related travel and reduce the risk of traffic-related injuries.

STRADA Hospital Reporting
How reliable is our crash data? This study examines why hospital reporting to STRADA varies and what is needed to achieve a more complete and accurate picture of traffic injuries.

Safety Principles

DEPAUT – Electrified and Automated Bus Depots
How will automation change bus depots? This project explores the technical, organisational, and regulatory aspects of electrified and automated depot operations.

Uncertainty-Aware Management of CAVs
Autonomous vehicles must operate in unpredictable environments. This project develops methods to identify and manage uncertainty in mixed traffic – a key step towards safer automated systems.

VERDAS – Verification of Driver Assist Systems
How do we ensure driver assistance systems perform reliably in real-world conditions? This project develops methods to verify robustness and performance, with a focus on real accident scenarios and vulnerable road users.

5G LEO for Safer Heavy Vehicles
Accurate positioning is critical for safety functions. This project combines 5G and satellite technology to enable more reliable positioning – even where current systems struggle.

ABOUT SAFER RESEARCH DAYS

SAFER Research Days aim to share insights, engage in meaningful discussions, present project results, identify next steps, strengthen networks, and gain new inspiration through thematic sessions, deep dives, guest speakers, and working group presentations.

Our Research Days are designed to achieve several important objectives:

• Disseminate knowledge: Share the valuable insights and discoveries generated from our diverse project portfolio.
• Engage in meaningful discussions: Participate in panel dialogues and workshops to delve into our partners’ findings, plan future steps, and emphasize practical applications in society as well as potential new projects.
• Identify next steps for projects: Explore potential next steps, paving the way for innovative proposals that drive progress and impact.
• Strengthen collaborative networks: Connect with peers, partners, and experts to exchange ideas and build stronger relationships for future cooperation.

In addition to these goals, our Research Days will feature:

• Thematic focus: Participate in sessions that focus on specific themes relevant to our research community.
• Deep dives and workshops: Engage in detailed explorations of specific topics to gain deeper understanding and insights.
• Guest speakers: Gain inspiration and knowledge from guest speakers who are leaders in their respective fields.
• Working Group presentations: Hear from various working groups about their ongoing projects and achievements.
• New inspiration: Discover new ideas and inspiration to drive your own research and projects forward.

These mini-conferences are for SAFER partners only!