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Control Theory Models of the Driver

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Modelling Driver Behaviour in Automotive Environments

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From the viewpoint of modelling theory, modelling human behaviour is one of the most interesting and challenging issues. In this overview, the term ‘model’ refers to something ‘formal’, which can be calculated or simulated. The models described in the following reflect behaviour of a human during a special task, the car driving, formalised by means of control theory.

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    Thomas Jürgensohn

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Jürgensohn, T. (2007). Control Theory Models of the Driver. In: Cacciabue, P.C. (eds) Modelling Driver Behaviour in Automotive Environments. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-618-6_16

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