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Ignacio J. Alvarez

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Book Open access Sep 2026

1st SCARline Workshop: On Operationalization of Driving Simulator Studies for Accessible In-Vehicle HMI Prototyping and Evaluation

Designing and evaluating in-vehicle Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) requires researchers and UX designers to simultaneously navigate driving simulation software, interaction design, and user study methodology, a steep learning curve for those without a deep technical background. This workshop introduces SCARline, an ope...

Monika Szuban, Laura Radetzky, Tuğcan Önbaş et al. · 0 citations
Book Open access Sep 2026

EchoDrive: Gamification of Perceptual Guidance via Spatial Audio in AV Driving Simulation

As vehicles become increasingly automated, the driver’s role is shifting from active controller to passive supervisor. Automation reduces manual effort, but it also introduces the risk of disengagement and decreased situational awareness. This paper presents EchoDrive, a gamified in-cabin system designed to support sit...

Julia Podlipensky, Vanessa Scherer, Monika Szuban et al. · 0 citations
Book Open access Sep 2026

Emotune: Exploring Context-Aware LLM Support for Driver Emotion Regulation

Driver emotions such as stress, frustration, and anxiety are associated with riskier behavior and reduced situational awareness, motivating in-vehicle systems that regulate affect in real time. However, emotion-only approaches capture how a driver feels, but not why, limiting appropriate support delivery. We present Em...

Laura Radetzky, Krishnakant Shedge, Krishnaben Patel et al. · 0 citations
Book Open access Sep 2026

When the Prompt Speaks Louder than the Person: Output Anchoring in Personality-Informed LLM Emotional Support for Drivers

This Work-in-Progress examines whether personality-informed prompting changes perceived LLM emotional support in driving scenarios designed to elicit stress. A condition-order-balanced, within-subject CARLA simulator study (n = 14) compared a baseline with a Driver Personality Profile (DPP) condition; a supplementary o...

Max Mittelstädt, Ece Sutanrikulu, Lumbardh Ljatifi et al. · 0 citations
Book Open access Sep 2026

The Personality Behind the Wheel: Conversational Agent Design as a Strategic Asset for Automotive Brands

Results suggest that functional reliability and voice interaction quality form the primary acceptance baseline, while visual representation serves as a secondary and strategically differentiating layer for in-car conversational agents.

Esther Carolina Kaehne, Ignacio J. Alvarez · 0 citations
Book Open access Sep 2026

When the Prompt Speaks Louder than the Person: Output Anchoring in Personality-Informed LLM Emotional Support for Drivers

This Work-in-Progress examines whether personality-informed prompting changes perceived LLM emotional support in driving scenarios designed to elicit stress. A condition-order-balanced, within-subject CARLA simulator study (n = 14) compared a baseline with a Driver Personality Profile (DPP) condition; a supplementary o...

Max Mittelstädt, Ece Sutanrikulu, Lumbardh Ljatifi et al. · 0 citations

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