An increasing level of automation means that vehicles must communicate with drivers on new levels. A flashing icon on the dashboard might be fine for a low fuel warning, but automated driving systems require different solutions. The human-machine interface (HMI) is due for a significant revamp over the coming years
In the long term, fully autonomous systems could afford drivers the opportunity to read or watch TV behind the wheel. The near-term challenge relates to SAE Level 3 systems which, in specific situations, mean the driver need not focus their full attention on the driving task. Tier 1 suppliers such as Continental are working closely on advanced HMI concepts that can ease drivers back into the loop, drip-feeding information to provide context they might have missed while engaged in other tasks.
The handover scenario
