SENSEI (Societal-ready safE and transparent humaN-technology interactionS for the automatEd mobIlity ecosystem) is a Horizon Europe project working to make automated driving safer, more inclusive and more trustworthy.
As vehicles become increasingly automated, people and technology need to work together effectively. Today’s driver assistance and automated driving systems do not always respond to the different needs, abilities and experience levels of drivers. This can lead to confusion when drivers need to take back control of the vehicle, reduce confidence in the technology and ultimately affect road safety.
SENSEI puts people at the heart of automated mobility. By bringing together experts in engineering, human factors, social sciences and the automotive industry, the project will develop smarter and more adaptive ways for drivers and vehicles to interact. These solutions will help drivers better understand what the vehicle is doing, make safer decisions and feel more confident when using automated driving functions.
Working closely with drivers, industry stakeholders and policymakers, SENSEI will design and test new interfaces and personalized training methods in driving simulators and real-world demonstrations across Europe. The project will also provide recommendations to support the future deployment of safe and user-friendly automated driving technologies.
By improving the relationship between people and vehicle automation, SENSEI aims to strengthen public trust in automated mobility and contribute to the European Union’s Vision Zero ambition of eliminating road fatalities by 2050.