| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/K037579/1 |
| Title: |
Helping Older Drivers continue driving safer for longer |
| Principal Investigator: |
Blythe, Professor PT |
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| Department: |
Civil Engineering and Geosciences |
| Organisation: |
Newcastle University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research - NR1 |
| Starts: |
01 June 2013 |
Ends: |
30 March 2015 |
Value (£): |
10,081
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Biomechanics & Rehabilitation |
Human-Computer Interactions |
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| Information Technologies |
Transport Systems and Vehicles |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
The research explores: what problems older people experience with the ability to continue driving safely as they get older; identifying the technologies that could potentially assist them to continue driving; proof of concept trials; and also the quantification of the social and economic consequences of ceasing to drive.
Following a detailed analysis of the problems encountered two potential systems to assist older drivers have been researched in detail: a Sat Nav which meets the needs of older drivers and; Intelligent Speed Control system to assist older drivers to keep to the speed limit in urban areas.
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| Organisation Website: |
http://www.ncl.ac.uk |