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Research Thrusts
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Intelligent Vehicles and Novel
Experimental Test beds |
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This research thrust involves
developing the new test beds required to create
intelligent vehicles. By developing an
extensive test bed infrastructure, the types of
research capable on such systems becomes nearly
limitless. The modular and reconfigurable
nature of the test beds allows new research in
system design, behavioral studies and human
factors, occupant analysis, surround analysis,
and driver intent/state analysis as well as
research into combining these efforts to create
a truly intelligent vehicle. |
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Human-Centered Driver
Assistance Systems
and Full Surround Capture |
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In order to create a
human-centered driver assistance system, a
multidisciplinary approach to research must be
taken. In this thrust, we use computer
vision research combined with behavioral
analysis studies, driver intent studies, and
psychological studies to research driver
assistance systems that put the driver first. |
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Real-Time Vision for Occupant Posture Analysis for
"Smart" Airbags |
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Vision-based techniques are
employed to model and estimate the occupant
posture in a real-time manner for the purpose of
safer airbag deployment. Most airbag systems
consider a single standard for the occupant's
size and the nature of the crash. Vision based
technology enables the use of precise
information about the occupant's size, position
and posture to aid the single standard airbag
system in deciding whether the occupant is of
the right type for deployment. |
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Vision Systems for Driver Affect, Intent, and View
Estimation and Interfaces |
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The most important
part of any vehicle is its occupants.
Therefore it is important for any
intelligent vehicle to be able to interface with
the driver to relay information (through any
number of feedback channels, e.g. auditory,
visual, haptic) or detect situations within the
vehicle that might lead to unsafe driving (e.g.
driver drowsiness or inattention). |
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