Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on behaviour, mental effort and acceptance of a simple prototype of an electronic rear-view assistance system designed for older cyclists that are at risk of falls. The prototype was incorporated into a simple cycling simulator and provided information about traffic from behind in two modalities: visual and haptic. Twenty-one older participants (>64 years) completed three conditions: warnings in two modalities and a control condition without warnings. Mental effort and acceptance were assessed using subjective rating scales and by monitoring changes in cycling speed. Less mental effort was reported when using the rear-view assistant. Significantly more correct decisions regarding a safe left turn were made with system advice. No significant speed differences were found between the two modality conditions. It is concluded that the electronic rear-view assistance system can potentially support the older cyclist successfully by warning for traffic coming from behind.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 264-281 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Acceptance
- Cycling speed
- Ergonomics
- Evaluation
- Human factors
- Mental effort
- Netherlands
- Older cyclists
- Rear-view assistant
- Subjective rating
- Technological support
- Warning modalities comparison
- 2023 OA procedure