A Prototype of a Driving Simulator using a Head-mounted Display and Binaural Recordings

Abstract

There are driving simulators at driving schools. In many cases, their screens are flat and speakers are placed in the front only, thus reality cannot be felt by users. Safety confirmation before left or right turns or moves to neighbor lanes is very important to avoid traffic accidents, however, simulators do not display side or back of cars. Thus, a prototype of a driving simulator with 360 degree views and surround sounds was made to practice safety confirmations.