The Use of Artificial Reality in Road Safety: A Systematic Review

Charles Nutrokpor, Isaac Wiafe, Elikem Doe Atsakpo, Abigail Wiafe, Akon Ekpezu

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Abstract

Over the past decade, the use of artificial reality in road safety research has gained extensive research interest. However, summaries of the current state, challenges, and future directions of artificial reality in road safety are limited, and this poses a challenge to the successful advancement of the domain. This study conducted a systematic review to summarize trends in existing studies that used artificial reality to address road safety issues. Based on predefined search and selection criteria, 57 out of 1237 studies were selected and analyzed. The findings indicate that existing studies were focused on road safety education, attitude, and behavior change of road users, and examination of road traffic safety concepts. Less emphasis was placed on pedestrian safety and cognitive skills testing, especially among children and individuals with disabilities. This review revealed that virtual reality (VR) is the most used form of artificial reality studies, and most studies focus on testing the appropriateness of VR technology compared to real-world scenarios without adequately considering its effectiveness. Concepts related to presence and immersion are thus far largely ignored in road safety artificial reality research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Trends of AI Technologies and Virtual Reality - Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality AIVR 2024
EditorsKazumi Nakamatsu, Roumiana Kountcheva, Srikanta Patnaik
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages47-61
Number of pages15
ISBN (Print)9789819611539
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality, AIVR 2024, held jointly with the 8th International Conference on Imaging, Signal Processing and Communications, ICISPC 2024 - Fukuoka
Duration: 19 Jul 202421 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameSmart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
Volume432 SIST
ISSN (Print)2190-3018
ISSN (Electronic)2190-3026

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality, AIVR 2024, held jointly with the 8th International Conference on Imaging, Signal Processing and Communications, ICISPC 2024
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityFukuoka
Period19/07/2421/07/24

Keywords

  • Artificial reality
  • Human computer behavior
  • Immersive technology
  • Road safety
  • Virtual reality

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