A review of human sensory dynamics for application to models of driver steering and speed control

• Published in: Biological Cybernetics Vol. 110; no. 2-3; pp. 91 - 116
• Main Authors: Nash, Christopher J., Cole, David J., Bigler, Robert S.
• Format: Journal Article Book Review
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.06.2016; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Automobile driving; Automobile Driving - psychology; Bioinformatics; Biomedical and Life Sciences; Biomedicine; Complex Systems; Computer Appl. in Life Sciences; Consolidation; Cybernetics; Delay; Design engineering; Driving ability; Dynamical systems; Dynamics; Humans; Literature reviews; Neurobiology; Neurosciences; Perception - physiology; Review; Sensory perception; Speed limits; Stimuli; Sensory dynamics; Driver modelling; Driver–vehicle dynamics; Perception thresholds; Sensory integration
• ISSN: 0340-1200; 1432-0770; 1432-0770
• DOI: 10.1007/s00422-016-0682-x

In comparison with the high level of knowledge about vehicle dynamics which exists nowadays, the role of the driver in the driver–vehicle system is still relatively poorly understood. A large variety of driver models exist for various applications; however, few of them take account of the driver’s sensory dynamics, and those that do are limited in their scope and accuracy. A review of the literature has been carried out to consolidate information from previous studies which may be useful when incorporating human sensory systems into the design of a driver model. This includes information on sensory dynamics, delays, thresholds and integration of multiple sensory stimuli. This review should provide a basis for further study into sensory perception during driving.