You are invited to participate in a research study.

SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research and the TU Delft are looking for participants to take part in the research study 'Virtual Reality Evaluation of an Information System in Automated Vehicles'. This research study focuses on the usability of an information system for automated vehicles.

What does the study entail?

In this study, you will be shown the information system of an autonomous vehicle with the use of a virtual reality headset. While viewing the information system in the virtual world, you will be asked to describe your experience and thoughts out loud. Afterwards, you will fill in a questionnaire and respond to a short interview.

Please note, this research study will be conducted in English. 

How long does the research study take?

This study will take approximately 70 minutes.

Where and when will the study take place?

This research study will take place at the SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research, Bezuidenhoutseweg 62, 2594 AW Den Haag. The study will be on Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th October between 9:30 and 13:30.

Who are we looking for?

  • You are 35 years old or older.
  • You have a valid driver’s license.
  • You have a good command of the English language.
  • You do NOT have a history of epilepsy.
  • You are NOT susceptible to motion sickness.
  • You are available on October 5th or October 7th.
  • What do you get from us?

For participating in this study you will receive a gift voucher (VVV-cadeaubon) of 25 euro.

What happens to your data?

Your personal data will only be used to contact you during the study and will be removed from our files afterwards (unless you explicitly state that you wish to be contacted for other studies). The data obtained from this study are processed completely anonymously. As a result, it is not possible to determine from the reported results who participated in the study. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable to the management of your data.

If you fit the requirements and are interested in participating in this study, please email anna.aldea@swov.nl with the following details: your name, age and telephone number. You will be contacted to schedule an appointment.

Do you have additional questions? Please refer them to anna.aldea@swov.nl.