Application of LargeSpace for Investigating Pedestrians' Behaviors when Interacting with Autonomous Vehicles in Shared Spaces

Our research focuses on the interaction between pedestrians and AVs in shared spaces. We developed an experimental virtual reality (VR) facility named “LargeSpace” to investigate pedestrian behavior when interacting with an AV in a shared space. Trajectory analysis, distance to collision point, and deflection angle have been introduced to evaluate pedestrian behavior. The results help us design future experiments and enhance the user experience provided by LargeSpace.