Abstract:
Integrated multimodal systems is one promising direction to improve human-vehicle interaction. In order to create intelligent human-vehicle interfaces and reduce visual l...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Integrated multimodal systems is one promising direction to improve human-vehicle interaction. In order to create intelligent human-vehicle interfaces and reduce visual load during secondary tasks, combining a haptic rotary device and a graphic display will provide one practical solution. However, in literature, the proper display position for the haptic rotary device is not fully investigated. In this paper, one experimental infotainment system is studied (including a haptic rotary control device and a graphic display) to evaluate the proper display position. Measurements used include task completion time, reaction to road events, lane/velocity keeping during secondary tasks, and user preference. Three display positions are considered: high mounted position, cluster position, and center stack position. The results show that, with increased on-road and off-road visual loads, the cluster display position can reduce lane position deviation significantly compared to high mounted and center stack positions. In addition, the high mounted and cluster display positions are better toward two different road events, including strong wind gust and extreme deceleration of the lead car.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems ( Volume: 15, Issue: 3, June 2014)

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Renran Tian received the M.S.M.E. degree from Tsinghua University,
Beijing, China, in 2005 and the Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA,
in 2013.
He is a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Transportation Active Safety Institute, Indiana
University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA. His research interests include vehicular active
safety, driving si...Show More
Renran Tian received the M.S.M.E. degree from Tsinghua University,
Beijing, China, in 2005 and the Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA,
in 2013.
He is a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Transportation Active Safety Institute, Indiana
University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA. His research interests include vehicular active
safety, driving si...View more

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Lingxi Li (M'08–SM'13) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and
computer engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA, in 2008.
Since August 2008, he has been with Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA,
where he is currently an Assistant Professor in electrical and computer engineering. His research interests include
modeling, analysis, and contr...Show More
Lingxi Li (M'08–SM'13) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and
computer engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA, in 2008.
Since August 2008, he has been with Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA,
where he is currently an Assistant Professor in electrical and computer engineering. His research interests include
modeling, analysis, and contr...View more

Transportation Active Safety Institute, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Vikram S. Rajput received the M.S. degree in electrical and computer
engineering from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis, IN, USA, in 2006.
He was a Research Associate with the Transportation Active Safety Institute, IUPUI. He is currently with the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. His research
interests include embed...Show More
Vikram S. Rajput received the M.S. degree in electrical and computer
engineering from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis, IN, USA, in 2006.
He was a Research Associate with the Transportation Active Safety Institute, IUPUI. He is currently with the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. His research
interests include embed...View more
Delphi Electronics and Safety, Kokomo, IN, USA
Gerald J. Witt is the Manager of the Advanced Driver Support Systems
Group, Delphi Electronics and Safety, Kokomo, IN, USA. His research interests include human factors and vehicular active
safety systems.
Gerald J. Witt is the Manager of the Advanced Driver Support Systems
Group, Delphi Electronics and Safety, Kokomo, IN, USA. His research interests include human factors and vehicular active
safety systems.View more

School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Vincent G. Duffy received the Ph.D. degree from Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN, USA.
He is an Associate Professor with the School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University. His research interests
include human factors, digital human modeling, safety engineering, and ergonomics.
Vincent G. Duffy received the Ph.D. degree from Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN, USA.
He is an Associate Professor with the School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University. His research interests
include human factors, digital human modeling, safety engineering, and ergonomics.View more

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Yaobin Chen (M'88–SM'10) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical
engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA, in 1988.
He is a Professor and Chair of electrical and computer engineering with the Purdue School of Engineering and
Technology, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA, where he is the Director of
the Transportation Active Safety Institute. His research inter...Show More
Yaobin Chen (M'88–SM'10) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical
engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA, in 1988.
He is a Professor and Chair of electrical and computer engineering with the Purdue School of Engineering and
Technology, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA, where he is the Director of
the Transportation Active Safety Institute. His research inter...View more

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Renran Tian received the M.S.M.E. degree from Tsinghua University,
Beijing, China, in 2005 and the Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA,
in 2013.
He is a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Transportation Active Safety Institute, Indiana
University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA. His research interests include vehicular active
safety, driving simulation, digital human modeling, and human-centered design for innovative information technology
systems.
Renran Tian received the M.S.M.E. degree from Tsinghua University,
Beijing, China, in 2005 and the Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA,
in 2013.
He is a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Transportation Active Safety Institute, Indiana
University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA. His research interests include vehicular active
safety, driving simulation, digital human modeling, and human-centered design for innovative information technology
systems.View more

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Lingxi Li (M'08–SM'13) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and
computer engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA, in 2008.
Since August 2008, he has been with Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA,
where he is currently an Assistant Professor in electrical and computer engineering. His research interests include
modeling, analysis, and control of complex systems, intelligent transportation systems and intelligent vehicles, active
safety systems, and human factors.
Dr. Li has served as the Program Chair of the 2011 and 2013 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics
and Safety and as the Program Co-Chair of the 2010 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety. He
has been serving as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems since
2009.
Lingxi Li (M'08–SM'13) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and
computer engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA, in 2008.
Since August 2008, he has been with Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA,
where he is currently an Assistant Professor in electrical and computer engineering. His research interests include
modeling, analysis, and control of complex systems, intelligent transportation systems and intelligent vehicles, active
safety systems, and human factors.
Dr. Li has served as the Program Chair of the 2011 and 2013 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics
and Safety and as the Program Co-Chair of the 2010 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety. He
has been serving as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems since
2009.View more

Transportation Active Safety Institute, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Vikram S. Rajput received the M.S. degree in electrical and computer
engineering from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis, IN, USA, in 2006.
He was a Research Associate with the Transportation Active Safety Institute, IUPUI. He is currently with the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. His research
interests include embedded control systems, data acquisition systems, and software development.
Vikram S. Rajput received the M.S. degree in electrical and computer
engineering from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis, IN, USA, in 2006.
He was a Research Associate with the Transportation Active Safety Institute, IUPUI. He is currently with the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. His research
interests include embedded control systems, data acquisition systems, and software development.View more
Delphi Electronics and Safety, Kokomo, IN, USA
Gerald J. Witt is the Manager of the Advanced Driver Support Systems
Group, Delphi Electronics and Safety, Kokomo, IN, USA. His research interests include human factors and vehicular active
safety systems.
Gerald J. Witt is the Manager of the Advanced Driver Support Systems
Group, Delphi Electronics and Safety, Kokomo, IN, USA. His research interests include human factors and vehicular active
safety systems.View more

School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Vincent G. Duffy received the Ph.D. degree from Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN, USA.
He is an Associate Professor with the School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University. His research interests
include human factors, digital human modeling, safety engineering, and ergonomics.
Vincent G. Duffy received the Ph.D. degree from Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN, USA.
He is an Associate Professor with the School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University. His research interests
include human factors, digital human modeling, safety engineering, and ergonomics.View more

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Yaobin Chen (M'88–SM'10) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical
engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA, in 1988.
He is a Professor and Chair of electrical and computer engineering with the Purdue School of Engineering and
Technology, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA, where he is the Director of
the Transportation Active Safety Institute. His research interests include modeling, control, optimization, and
simulation of intelligent transportation and vehicle systems, electric and hybrid vehicles, and clean energy and power
systems, as well as computational intelligence and its applications.
Dr. Chen is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Society for Engineering
Education.
Yaobin Chen (M'88–SM'10) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical
engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA, in 1988.
He is a Professor and Chair of electrical and computer engineering with the Purdue School of Engineering and
Technology, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA, where he is the Director of
the Transportation Active Safety Institute. His research interests include modeling, control, optimization, and
simulation of intelligent transportation and vehicle systems, electric and hybrid vehicles, and clean energy and power
systems, as well as computational intelligence and its applications.
Dr. Chen is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Society for Engineering
Education.View more