Preparing for use of connected, cooperative and automated transports with SAFER’s new associated project Drive2theFuture
Drive2theFuture aims to prepare “drivers”, travelers and vehicle operators of the future to accept and use connected, cooperative and automated transport modes and the industry of these technologies to understand and meet their needs and wants. To achieve this, it models the behaviour of different automated vehicle “drivers” and prognoses acceptance for several automated driving scenarios. The project will also develop specialized training tools, like 3D automated scenarios for VR-goggles, web applications and social media platforms, content and optimized HMI for “driver”-vehicle handovers. The most favorable automated functions will be demonstrated in 12 pilots across Europe, and in 3 major events.
The project will also research any relevant legal, ethical and operational issues as well as the interaction between automated vehicles and relevant MaaS (Mobility as a service). Using this information, Drive2TheFuture will issue guidelines, policy recommendations and a user acceptance path Roadmap to automation.
This challenging task is undertaken by 31 partners from 13 European countries; through 10 interrelated work packages, over 36 months. The project started in May 2019 and aim to end April 2022. SAFER partners are VTI and TOI. Anna Anund from VTI is leading the project.
