Project

MICA 2

Period
22 November 2019–30 June 2023
Project manager
Marco Dozza

Modelling Interaction between Cyclists an Automobiles

MICA2 will continue the work of MICA (which modeled driver behavior in the approaching phase of an overtaking maneuver, where a driver approached a cyclist from behind with oncoming traffic present (this scenario is inspired by the Euro NCAP test protocols) by looking at all phases during the overtaking maneuver, and then developing, testing and evaluating both active and passive safety systems.

MICA2 will:

  • Model driver cyclist interaction during the whole overtaking maneuver.
  • Investigate the crash causation mechanisms in cyclist overtaking.
  • Develop and evaluate the benefit of new systems for active and passive safety.
  • Leverage on virtual/augmented reality and new data types.
  • Be carried out by three PhD students (Jordanka Kovaceva and Alexander Rasch)
  • Inform automated driving and Euro NCAP
  • Provide new business ideas for ICT on bikes and communication
  • Leverage on an advisory board comprised of eminent scientists.

Toyota Motor Europe sponsors MICA2 via the DIV project.

Short facts

Research area
Systems for accident prevention and AD
Financier(s)
VINNOVA/ FFI
Partners
Chalmers University of Technology
Autoliv
Volvo Cars
If Insurance
Viscando
VTI
More information
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Project type
SAFER connected project

Related publications

Description of same-direction car-to-bicycle crash scenarios using real-world data from Sweden, Germany, and a global crash database

The overall number of traffic crashes is decreasing, but the number of crashes incurring cyclist injuries is not decreasing at the same pace. Of all car-to-bicycle crashes, same-direction crashes are among the ones with the highest risk of a serious-to

Authors : P. Díaz Fernández, M. Lindman, Irene Isaksson-Hellman, Hanna Jeppsson, Jordanka Kovaceva
Year : 2022
Published in : Accident Analysis and Prevention

On the importance of driver models for the development and assessment of active safety: A new collision warning system to make overtaking cyclists safer

The total number of road crashes in Europe is decreasing, but the number of crashes involving cyclists is not decreasing at the same rate. When cars and bicycles share the same lane, cars typically need to overtake them, creating dangerous conflicts

Authors : Jordanka Kovaceva, Jonas Bärgman, Marco Dozza
Year : 2022
Published in : Accident Analysis and Prevention

Methods and models for safety benefit assessment of advanced driver assistance systems in car-to-cyclist conflicts

To help drivers avoid or mitigate the severity of crashes, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can be designed to provide warnings or interventions. Prospective safety assessment of ADAS is important to quantify and optimise their safety benefit

Authors : Jordanka Kovaceva
Year : 2022
Published in : Chalmers

Making overtaking cyclists safer: Driver intention models in threat assessment and decision-making of advanced driver assistance system

Introduction: The number of cyclist fatalities makes up 3% of all fatalities globally and 7.8% in the European Union. Cars overtaking cyclists on rural roads are complex situations. Miscommunication and misunderstandings between road users may lead to

Authors : Prateek Thalya
Year : 2021

How do oncoming traffic and cyclist lane position influence cyclist overtaking by drivers?

Overtaking cyclists is challenging for drivers because it requires a well-timed, safe interaction between the driver, the cyclist, and the oncoming traffic. Previous research has investigated this manoeuvre in different experimental environments, including

Authors : Alexander Rasch, Christian-Nils Boda, Prateek Thalya, Tobias Aderum, Alessia Knauss, Marco Dozza
Year : 2020
Published in : Accident Analysis & Prevention

Understanding and modelling car drivers overtaking cyclists: Toward the inclusion of driver models in virtual safety assessment of advanced driving assistance systems

The total number of road crashes in Europe is decreasing, but the number of crashes involving cyclists is not decreasing at the same rate. To help car drivers avoid or mitigate crashes while overtaking a cyclist, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)

Authors : Jordanka Kovaceva
Year : 2019
Published in : Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Vehicle Safety

A new framework for modelling road-user interaction and evaluating active safety systems

In the road transport system, cyclists account for a significant share of fatalities and serious injuries. Advance driver assistance systems (ADAS) that address potential crashes of passenger cars with cyclists are being developed and introduced to the

Authors : Kovaceva J., Thalya P., Lubbe N., Knauss A., Dozza M.
Year : 2018
Published in : 7th International Cycling Safety Conference 2018 Barcelona, Spain