Design Exploration of Robotic In-Car Accessories for Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

摘要

This video introduces Auze, a robotic rearview ornament designed to enhance the semi-autonomous driving experience at SAE Level 3 (see Figure 1). While Level 3 vehicles permit hands-free, eyes-off driving in specific scenarios, drivers must be ready to resume control when necessary [1]. Auze, as a robotic in-car accessory, utilizes kinesthetic and auditory cues in conjunction with the existing handover system to facilitate takeovers. In addition to outlining Auze's design and interaction, the video traces the design journey from ideation workshop to exploratory prototyping [2]. It also incorporates real data derived from the public demonstration of Auze, to underscore Auze's efficacy in augmenting driver preparedness for handover processes. Auze represents our initial step in our mission to design assistive systems that elevate the semi-autonomous driving experience by fostering trust between the driver and the vehicle. We hope that Auze will inspire researchers and designers to adopt diverse, experience-centered approaches in creating such technologies.