Drowsy Driving

Duke University

Eric Lam Regan Fiascone Wendy Lau Robert Ciechowski

Process

1. Online Research

2. Expert Research

3. User Research

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fatal crashes caused by drowsy driving

hours awake corresponds to BAC of 0.08%

hour of lost sleep/night can lead to sleep debt

Online Research

1. Two sleepiness peaks occur each day: after lunch & before bedtime

2. “Sleep debt” - Sleep loss effects are cumulative

3. Many drivers are unaware of their own sleeping disorders

4. Issue of “changing time zones”

Expert Interviews

Dr. Michael Clamann

Human Factors Expert

Expert Interviews

1. Galvanic skin response as indicator for drowsiness

2. Body temperature as indicator for drowsiness

3. Most drowsiness detection features are only available for higher-end vehicles

User Interviews – Truck Stop

User Interviews – Fast Food Chain

User Interviews

1. Over-optimism from drivers about their own capabilities

2. Signs of drowsiness: hypnotized by lane lines and inability

to think coherently

Next Steps

1. Organize research

2. Generate insights

3. Turn insights into ideas

Potential Areas of Focus

1. How can we drowsiness solutions more economical?

2. How can we implement drowsiness solutions for existing cars?

3. How can we make drivers more willing to pull over and take a nap?