Open AccessMethodological development of a specific tool for assessing acceptability of assistive systems of powered two‐wheeler‐riders
Author(s) -
Füssl Elisabeth,
Oberlader Manuel,
Beanland Vanessa,
Spyropoulou Ioanna,
Lenné Michael G.,
Joshi Somya,
Rößger Lars,
Leden Lars,
Underwood Geoff,
Carvalhais Jose
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
iet intelligent transport systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.579
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1751-9578
pISSN - 1751-956X
DOI - 10.1049/iet-its.2014.0026
Subject(s) - profiling (computer programming) , focus group , transport engineering , assistive technology , engineering , advanced driver assistance systems , computer science , human–computer interaction , business , artificial intelligence , marketing , operating system
Research on the acceptability of assistive systems for improving the safety of powered two‐wheelers (PTWs) is a pressing issue. The use of safety‐enhancing assistive systems for motorised vehicles, including advanced driver assistance systems and in‐vehicle information systems is widespread in many countries. Yet, there is only a limited number of equivalent intelligent transport systems (ITS) for PTWs, namely advanced rider assistance systems and on‐bike information systems. This study describes the methodological development of a specific tool for assessing motorcyclists’ acceptability of ITS, as part of the motorcyclists’ profiling questionnaire (MOPROQ). There were three stages of development. First, a literature review was undertaken to assess the current state of the art regarding ITS for PTWs and to determine the most relevant facets of acceptability that should be measured. Second, a series of focus group interviews were conducted to explore riders’ attitudes towards ITS. Finally, the focus group results were used to develop a large‐scale survey (MOPROQ), which was administered to an initial sample of over 6000 riders internationally. The designed tool can be used as a basis for the determination of rider acceptability of ITS systems in the future.