Paving the Way for Safer Autonomous Vehicles

Project Title: Research & Development of Methods for a Holistic Evaluation of AV Safety under Tropical Urban Conditions

Enhancing Road Safety in a Future with Autonomous Vehicles 

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) become an integral part of modern transportation, ensuring safe interactions between AVs and pedestrians is critical. This research initiative, Research & Development of Methods for a Holistic Evaluation of AV Safety under Tropical Urban Conditions, focuses on understanding both implicit and explicit communication between AVs and pedestrians to develop robust design guidelines for AV Human-Machine Interfaces. 

Advancing Safety & Shaping Policy 

By establishing clearer communication between AVs and pedestrians, the research plays a pivotal role in enhancing road safety and influencing traffic policies and AV standards in Singapore’s evolving urban landscape. 

Expertise That Drives Innovation 

Leveraging its capabilities in Extended Reality (XR) technologies, graphical simulations, and digital environments, SIT provides cutting-edge solutions to simulate AV-human interactions. These insights guide the design of intuitive and effective AV communication systems, ensuring safer pedestrian experiences in tropical urban settings. 

Real-World Applications & Industry Impact 

This research is actively shaping Singapore’s AV ecosystem through: 

• Integration into the LTA AV Assessment Framework for Public Roads – Supporting regulatory frameworks for AV deployment. 
• Development of TR-68 Singapore Standards Part 5 (AV HMI) – Establishing national standards for AV-to-pedestrian communication.