ORTeV (On Road Test Vehicle)

The MUARC ORTeV ( On-Road Test Vehicle ) is a state-of-the-art mobile data acquisition platform developed as part of the AutoCRC Safety theme. In conjunction with the School of Biophysical Sciences and Electrical Engineering at Swinburne University , a VE Holden Commodore supplied by GM Holden has been equipped to collect data for both controlled and naturalistic studies. Three main types of information can be continuously logged: vehicle-related data, driver-related physiological data and eye tracking data. In addition, four exterior and three interior camera views are recorded.

Vehicle data is acquired from the vehicle network and currently includes, but is not limited to: Vehicle speed GPS location Accelerator and brake position, as well as vehicle lateral and longitudinal velocity and acceleration Steering wheel angle Lane tracking and headway logging Primary controls (windscreen wipers, turn indicators, headlights, etc.) Secondary controls (sat-nav system, entertainment system, HVAC, etc.).

For controlled test programs, driver eye movements can be tracked and overlaid on a driver's-eye camera view. Physiological data such as EEG, EOG, EMG and pulse oximetry correlate real-world stimuli with driver responses. ORTeV is equipped with seven unobtrusive cameras recording forward and peripheral views spanning 180° about straight ahead as well as three interior cameras and a rearward-looking camera. A combined lane position and headway detection system has recently been implemented.

ORTeV is currently being used for a PhD project and is available for research into areas such as Human-Machine Interface (HMI), driver behaviour, naturalistic driving and others.

For further information please contact Project Leader, Dr David Logan:

P: +61 3 9905 4376
F: +61 3 9905 4363
E: David.Logan@muarc.monash.edu.au .

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