To Beep or Not to Beep - Comparing Abstract versus Language-Based Multimodal Driver Displays

Explore a comparative study on abstract versus language-based multimodal driver displays in this 23-minute conference talk from the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Delve into the effectiveness of different types of driver warnings, including audio, visual, and tactile modalities. Examine the novel concept of Speech Tactons and their potential as tactile warnings synchronized with speech. Discover key findings on recognition times during non-critical driving situations and response times in critical scenarios. Learn about the advantages of abstract visual feedback for non-critical situations and audio warnings for highly critical events. Gain insights into the performance of language-based warnings compared to abstract ones in critical situations, and understand their potential as less annoying vehicle alerts.