NHTSA Information Collection on Novel Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Designs in Vehicles
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting OMB approval to conduct a one-time voluntary research study on how drivers interact with different commercially available vehicle Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI). The study will recruit up to 35 licensed drivers aged 18-55 in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Participants will drive three different vehicles equipped with varying HMI designs (digital instrument panels, large screens, virtual controls, infotainment systems) for 20 minutes each on urban surface streets. Data will be collected using GoPro cameras and eye-tracking devices. The study includes an eligibility questionnaire (up to 100 people), informed consent, vehicle familiarization, post-drive technology questionnaires, and an exit interview. The goal is to identify gaps in driver behavior and performance with novel HMIs to support future safety guidelines for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
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Key Changes
- Requests OMB approval for new information collection titled 'Novel Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Designs'
- Conducts study with up to 35 drivers aged 18-55 in Phoenix, AZ using 3 different vehicles
- Each participant drives each vehicle for 20 minutes on urban surface streets with eye-tracking and video recording
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Obligations
What this law requires
NHTSA must obtain OMB approval before conducting the novel HMI information collection study
NHTSA must publish a Federal Register notice providing a 60-day public comment period before submitting the collection to OMB for approval
NHTSA must accept and publicly post all public comments received on Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0072 without change at regulations.gov
NHTSA must set the requested expiration date of OMB approval for three years from the date of approval
NHTSA must limit study participation to up to 35 licensed drivers aged 18-55 from the greater Phoenix, Arizona area