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On this seminar Jonas Andersson, Senior researcher, RISE, Andreas Andersson, UX-designer, Volvo Cars, Svitlana Finér, Research Engineer, Smart Eye, Kristina Höök, Professor in Interaction Design at KTH will present RE-ENGAGE

The RE-ENGAGE project constituted a cross-disciplinary endeavor that integrated user experience (UX) and machine learning (ML). Its objective was to explore, demonstrate, and implement solutions that effectively re-engage the driver of an autonomous car when they are engrossed in non-driving related activities. This was accomplished by utilizing machine learning algorithms capable of recognizing different activities based on video data, such as reading a book or taking a power nap. The recognition of these activities then influenced the information presented through the interface to the driver. From an UX perspective a novel approach called Soma design was used to create prototypes that activates the whole body through multimodal interactions. In this way, it is possible for the driver interface to adapt to tasks not necessarily related to driving, in turn allowing for the driver interface to re-engage the driver back into the driving task. The project included several workshops and three simulator studies. Prototypes were developed through an iterative approach in collaboration between Volvo Cars, Smart Eye, KTH and RISE. The prototypes were evaluated both in the workshops (internal) and in simulator studies (external participants). The results from the simulator studies show that there are both behavioral and experiential benefits of adapting the interaction with the driver based on the driver's activities. In general, adapting HMI re-engagement sequences to driver activity is both a complex design task and a technical challenge. The RE-ENGAGE project has successfully developed concepts, methods, and tools that can facilitate future developments in this area. Read more about the project here