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Feasibility of safer zebra crossings

This feasibility study examines whether aspects of driving behaviour in the virtual realm are comparable with those in real traffic.

One of the aims of innovations in road transport is to increase pedestrian safety. However, experimentation in the field can put pedestrians at risk and is associated with significant financial burden. Switching to the virtual realm would appear to offer a risk-free alternative. This feasibility study examines whether aspects of driving behaviour in the virtual realm are comparable with those in real traffic.

Project Dates

Lead and Team
 Dr. Oliver Christ, Kaspar Kaufmann
Funding
 HTZ Aargau
Collaboration
 Schmitt Group
Duration
 January 2015 - December 2017
Publications
  • Kaufmann, K., Wehrli, S., Mistretta, E., Arisona, S., Schubiger, S., Wyssenbach, T. & Christ, O. (submitted). Validation of driving simulation in a virtual reality setting: the effect of light and presentation mode on reaction time. IEEE VR 2018.
  • Wehrli, S., Kaufmann, K., Mistretta, E., Arisona, S., Schubiger, S., Wyssenbach, T. & Christ, O. (submitted). Validation of driving simulation in a virtual reality setting: the effect of age and gender on reaction time. IEEE VR 2018.


Collaboration in research and services
Applied Psychology
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