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Adaptive Driver Interfaces to Increase Safety and Trust in Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

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Imagine a car that knows exactly when you are stressed or confused and changes its dashboard and alerts to help you out. It's like having a co-pilot that adjusts its communication style based on who is driving. This helps prevent accidents when the car hands control back to the human driver.

By the numbers
2-3
Automated driving levels targeted
4
European countries for real-world pilots
2050
Target year for zero road fatalities
55%
Industry ratio in consortium
The business problem

What needed solving

Current automated driving features are too generic, leading to driver confusion and distrust. This causes dangerous situations during the handover of control from the car to the human.

The solution

What was built

Adaptive human-technology interfaces, personalized driver training methods, and business models for industrial certification.

Audience

Who needs this

Automotive OEMsHMI software developersADAS system integratorsCommercial fleet operators
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Automotive Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Vehicle OEM

If you are a vehicle OEM dealing with low consumer trust in Level 2–3 automation — this project developed adaptive interfaces that reduce cognitive stress. This ensures a safer handover between the car and the driver, reducing crash risks.

Automotive Software
SME
Target: HMI Software Developer

If you are a software developer dealing with rigid user interfaces that don't fit all drivers — this project developed personalized training methods and adaptive HTI solutions. This allows your software to be more inclusive and user-friendly for diverse driver groups.

Fleet Management
mid-size
Target: Commercial Fleet Operator

If you are a fleet operator dealing with driver fatigue and mode confusion in automated trucks — this project developed driver monitoring and adaptive interfaces. This improves safety and helps meet the goal of eliminating road fatalities.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for these interfaces?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures are not provided, although the project will deliver business models to support industrial uptake.

Can this be scaled to industrial production?

Yes, the project includes 6 industry partners and focuses on providing upgradeability guidelines and business models to facilitate industrial adoption.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project aims to provide policy recommendations and certification support for the industry.

What regulations does this address?

The project aligns with the EU's Vision Zero target to eliminate road fatalities by 2050 and focuses on standardisation and certification for automated mobility.

When will the results be available for integration?

The project runs from 2026-06-01 to 2029-05-31, meaning validated solutions will be available toward the end of this period.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with a 55% industry ratio consisting of 6 industrial partners, including 4 SMEs. This balance, combined with 3 universities and 2 research centers across 6 countries, suggests a strong focus on translating research into marketable products rather than purely academic study.

How to reach the team

Contact Universita Degli Studi Di Modena E Reggio Emilia

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to track the validation results of these adaptive interfaces.

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