Infrastructure-based sensing and real-time trajectory generation hold significant promise for improving safety in high-risk roadway segments like work zones, yet practical deployments are hindered by … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Sensor-Enabled Vehicle Data Generation Using Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Safety Applications at Work Zone
Detection and Identification Technologies
A Safety Alarm Device for Protecting Road Workers
At present, the personal safety of road workers mainly relies on placing warning objects such as traffic safety cones and tripods on the road to remind rear drivers to avoid hitting the road workers. … [Read more...] about A Safety Alarm Device for Protecting Road Workers
Digital Workzone Tracker Using GPS and Geofencing
The Digital Workzone Tracker minimizes unauthorized entries, ensures that safety operation information is constantly executed, and works to help unsafe conditioning and maintain secure operations in … [Read more...] about Digital Workzone Tracker Using GPS and Geofencing
Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
Construction work zones (CWZ) present safety challenges because of speeding, distracted driving, and improper lane changes. The objective of this research was to enhance CWZ communication and safety … [Read more...] about Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
Assessing Workers’ Neuro-physiological Stress Responses to Augmented Reality Safety Warnings in Immersive Virtual Roadway Work Zones
This paper presents a multi-stage experimental framework that integrates immersive Virtual Reality (VR) simulations, wearable sensors, and advanced signal processing to investigate construction … [Read more...] about Assessing Workers’ Neuro-physiological Stress Responses to Augmented Reality Safety Warnings in Immersive Virtual Roadway Work Zones
Electrodermal Insights Into Stress Dynamics of AR-Assisted Safety Warnings in Virtual Roadway Work Zone Environments
This study examines stress levels in roadway workers utilizing AR-assisted multi-sensory warning systems under varying work intensities. A high-fidelity Virtual Reality environment was used to … [Read more...] about Electrodermal Insights Into Stress Dynamics of AR-Assisted Safety Warnings in Virtual Roadway Work Zone Environments