Semifinalist Team: University of Kansas
Proposal Title: Optimizing Highly Automated Driving Systems for People with Cognitive Disabilities
Proposal Summary: The goal of this project is to develop innovative ADS designs that operate at Levels 4 and 5 for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild to moderate dementia. The team proposes an integrated system solution comprised of a mobile secure app, a traveler monitoring system, an automated in-vehicle agent, and a cloud framework for real-time analytics. The solution is vehicle-agnostic and can be integrated as original equipment. In Stage II, the team will develop a physical prototype consisting of a full-size vehicle equipped with the developed interfaces and sensors.
