Pedestrians safety perception and crossing behaviors in narrow urban streets: An experimental study using immersive virtual reality technology

JH Kwon, J Kim, S Kim, GH Cho - Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2022 - Elsevier
Virtual reality (VR) technology emerges as a promising tool for investigating human
perception and behavior in highly controlled, immersive, and risk-free environments. This …

[HTML][HTML] Analyzing scenario criticality and rider's intervention behavior during high-level autonomous driving: A VR-enabled approach and empirical insights

Z Xu, N Zheng, Y Lv, Y Fang, HL Vu - Transportation research part C …, 2024 - Elsevier
The safety of autonomous driving systems (ADS) has been attracting extensive attentions of
research and practice worldwide. One major concern on the existing ADS is the failure to …

Psycho-physiological measures on a bicycle simulator in immersive virtual environments: How protected/curbside bike lanes may improve perceived safety

X Guo, A Tavakoli, A Angulo, E Robartes… - … research part F: traffic …, 2023 - Elsevier
As a healthier and more sustainable way of mobility, cycling has been advocated by
literature and policy. However, current trends in bicyclist crash fatalities suggest deficiencies …

[HTML][HTML] Demonstration of virtual reality simulation as a tool for understanding and evaluating pedestrian safety and perception at midblock crossings

AV Angulo, E Robartes, X Guo, TD Chen… - Transportation research …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recent advancements of virtual reality (VR) technology (such as the HTC Vive or Oculus
Quest) have opened the door for lower cost and lower risk methods to study pedestrians' …

A virtual reality experiment to study pedestrian perception of future street scenarios

J Argota Sánchez-Vaquerizo, CI Hausladen… - Scientific reports, 2024 - nature.com
The current allocation of street space is based on expected vehicular peak-hour flows.
Flexible and adaptive use of this space can respond to changing needs. To evaluate the …

Step** into safety: a systematic review of extended reality technology applications in enhancing vulnerable road user safety

G Sudhakaran, A Prabhakaran, C Booth… - Smart and Sustainable …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose In alignment with the European Union's Vision Zero initiative to eliminate road
fatalities by 2050, leveraging technological advancements becomes crucial for addressing …

Cognitive characteristics in wayfinding tasks in commercial and residential districts during daytime and nighttime: A comprehensive neuroergonomic study

J Wu, X Chen, M Zhao, C Xue - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2024 - Elsevier
Wayfinding is a representation of the adaptive behavior of humans. Research has shown
that urban environments impact pedestrians' perception and cognition, and wayfinding is a …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding Cyclists' Visual Behavior Using Eye-Tracking Technology: A Systematic Review

F Kchour, S Cafiso, G Pappalardo - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Eye-tracking technologies are emerging in research aiming to understand the visual
behavior of cyclists to improve their safety. These technologies gather real-time information …

How are drivers' stress levels and emotions associated with the driving context? A naturalistic study

A Tavakoli, N Lai, V Balali, A Heydarian - Journal of Transport & Health, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction Understanding and mitigating drivers' negative emotions, and stress levels, is of
high importance for enhancing road safety, and human well-being. While detecting drivers' …

Development and validation of a video-based assessment tool for children's street-crossing safety

Z Shen, J Ma, N Wang - Journal of Transport & Health, 2023 - Elsevier
Background The alarming rate of child pedestrian fatalities highlights an urgent imperative
for comprehensive test on children's street-crossing safety. Various methods in children's …