Self-report measures for the assessment of human –machine interfaces in automated driving

AbstractFor a successful market introduction of Level 3 Automated Driving Systems (L3 ADS), a careful evaluation of human –machine interfaces (HMIs) is necessary. User preference has often focused on usability, user experience, acceptance and trust. However, a thorough evaluation of measures when applied to ADS HMIs is missing. We investigated the appropriateness of nine self-reported measures in terms of reliability and validity. A sample ofN  =  57 participants completed two 15-min simulator drives with a L3 ADS. They experienced two variations of a HMI that differed in the degree of complying with common guidelines. Consistency analysis identified scales that showed insufficient reliability. Validity examination revealed a three-factori al structure of self-reports for construct validity. These factors are design-orientation, usability-orientation and acceptance-orientation. All measures were sensitive to the HMI manipulation and therefore exhibited criterion-related validity. The present study provides researchers and practitioner s in the area of ADS with a recommendation for self-report measure application.
Source: Cognition, Technology and Work - Category: Information Technology Source Type: research