Measurement of brain function of car driver using wearable NIRS

Abstract

This study examines effects of full-automatic driving system on drivers brain function. Drivers brain activity is measured using wearable near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Whether the reduction of driving workload by automatic driving system can be evaluated from brain activity was discussed through experiments using a real autonomous car and a driving simulator. Experimental results suggest that the reduction of brain activity can be observed in autonomous car driving.