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Multi-driver agent-based traffic simulation systems for evaluating the effects of advanced driver assistance systems on road traffic accidents

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A recent investigation revealed that there is a substantiated need for the development of a micro-simulation system designed for traffic safety assessment. This paper describes the development of a road traffic simulation system, which uses a ‘nanoscopic model’ of driver behaviour and an integrated analysis-evaluation system designed for traffic safety assessment. The primary focus is on estimating the effects of an advanced driver assistance system thereby reducing traffic accidents. The effectiveness and validity of the present system are demonstrated through comparison with measured traffic data. This paper also proposes algorithms embedded in a ‘driver-agent’, for recognising driver’s intentions regarding choosing steering-control modes, lateral control tasks, and the driving mood. This is because the driver assistance systems need to recognise the driver’s intention when choosing steering-control. The results of a simulation study, using the data drawn from actual driving, show that the systems would achieve a high recognition capability. As an example of how driving mood recognition applies to driver assistance systems, an advanced steering system and the adaptability to the driver’s mood, have also been presented.

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  1. College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, 7-24-1 Narashinodai, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan

    Naohiro Yuhara

  2. Solutions Development Laboratory, Advanced Solutions Technology Japan, Ltd., 3-30-16 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

    Jun Tajima

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Yuhara, N., Tajima, J. Multi-driver agent-based traffic simulation systems for evaluating the effects of advanced driver assistance systems on road traffic accidents. Cogn Tech Work 8, 283–300 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-006-0045-9

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