Situational Awareness Recovery for Automated Vehicle Operators During Transition Events

This opportunity seeks research and solutions focused on helping operators of automated vehicles quickly regain situational awareness when transitioning from automated to manual control. The project addresses critical safety challenges that arise during handover events, including operator readiness, attention restoration, and effective response to unexpected driving demands. Potential solutions may include human-machine interface improvements, training methodologies, monitoring systems, or technological interventions that reduce transition time and enhance driver performance during critical handover moments. Successful proposals will demonstrate how their approach enables operators to safely and effectively resume control of vehicles in complex driving scenarios.