Orclsim: A system architecture for studying bicyclist and pedestrian physiological behavior through immersive virtual environments

X Guo, A Angulo, E Robartes, TD Chen… - Journal of advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Injuries and fatalities for vulnerable road users, especially bicyclists and pedestrians, are on
the rise. To better inform design for vulnerable road users, we need to evaluate how bicyclist …

Benchmarking the use of immersive virtual bike simulators for understanding cyclist behaviors

X Guo, E Robartes, A Angulo, TD Chen… - Computing in Civil …, 2021 - ascelibrary.org
Recent reports indicate that cyclist fatalities are rising. Unlike automobile driver crash and
safety studies, there is very limited information and data on how different environmental or …

Psycho-physiological measures on a bicycle simulator in immersive virtual environments: How protected/curbside bike lanes may improve perceived safety

X Guo, A Tavakoli, A Angulo, E Robartes… - … research part F: traffic …, 2023 - Elsevier
As a healthier and more sustainable way of mobility, cycling has been advocated by
literature and policy. However, current trends in bicyclist crash fatalities suggest deficiencies …

[HTML][HTML] Rethinking infrastructure design: evaluating pedestrians and VRUs' psychophysiological and behavioral responses to different roadway designs

X Guo, A Angulo, A Tavakoli, E Robartes, TD Chen… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
The integration of human-centric approaches has gained more attention recently due to
more automated systems being introduced into our built environments (buildings, roads …

[HTML][HTML] Demonstration of virtual reality simulation as a tool for understanding and evaluating pedestrian safety and perception at midblock crossings

AV Angulo, E Robartes, X Guo, TD Chen… - Transportation research …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recent advancements of virtual reality (VR) technology (such as the HTC Vive or Oculus
Quest) have opened the door for lower cost and lower risk methods to study pedestrians' …

Psychological feasibility of a virtual cycling environment for human-in-the-loop experiments

L Stratmann, DS Buse, J Heinovski, F Klingler… - 2019 - dl.gi.de
Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) are moving into the focus of road safety solutions, be it
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) deployed in cars or enhanced guidance …

[HTML][HTML] Kinetic and kinematic features of pedestrian avoidance behavior in motor vehicle conflicts

Q Li, S Shang, X Pei, Q Wang, Q Zhou… - … in bioengineering and …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The active behaviors of pedestrians, such as avoidance motions, affect the resultant injury
risk in vehicle–pedestrian collisions. However, the biomechanical features of these …

Virtually the same? Analysing pedestrian behaviour by means of virtual reality

S Schneider, K Bengler - Transportation research part F: traffic psychology …, 2020 - Elsevier
Thanks to technological advancements, virtual reality has become increasingly flexible and
affordable, resulting in a growing number of user studies conducted in virtual environments …

Pedestrians safety perception and crossing behaviors in narrow urban streets: An experimental study using immersive virtual reality technology

JH Kwon, J Kim, S Kim, GH Cho - Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2022 - Elsevier
Virtual reality (VR) technology emerges as a promising tool for investigating human
perception and behavior in highly controlled, immersive, and risk-free environments. This …

Cautious behaviors of pedestrians while crossing narrow streets: Exploration of behaviors using virtual reality experiments

DT Luu, H Eom, GH Cho, SN Kim, J Oh, J Kim - … research part F: traffic …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study explores the cautious behaviors of pedestrians in a typical local street
environment using virtual reality (VR)-based experiments under various physical safety …