University of Sussex
Browse
i-smell-trouble.pdf (1.42 MB)

I smell trouble: using multiple scents to convey driving-relevant information

Download (1.42 MB)
conference contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 14:51 authored by Dmitrijs DmitrenkoDmitrijs Dmitrenko, Emanuela Maggioni, Marianna Obrist
Cars provide drivers with task-related information (e.g. "Fill gas") mainly using visual and auditory stimuli. However, those stimuli may distract or overwhelm the driver, causing unnecessary stress. Here, we propose olfactory stimulation as a novel feedback modality to support the perception of visual notifications, reducing the visual demand of the driver. Based on previous research, we explore the application of the scents of lavender, peppermint, and lemon to convey three driving-relevant messages (i.e. "Slow down", "Short inter-vehicle distance", "Lane departure"). Our paper is the first to demonstrate the application of olfactory conditioning in the context of driving and to explore how multiple olfactory notifications change the driving behaviour. Our findings demonstrate that olfactory notifications are perceived as less distracting, more comfortable, and more helpful than visual notifications. Drivers also make less driving mistakes when exposed to olfactory notifications. We discuss how these findings inform the design of future in-car user interfaces.

Funding

SenseX - Sensory Experiences for Interactive Technologies; G1589; EUROPEAN UNION; H2020-ERC-2014-STG-638605

OWidgets - Design of a new non-existing layer of information delivery through smell; G2057; EUROPEAN UNION; 737576

History

Publication status

  • Published

File Version

  • Accepted version

Journal

ICMI '18: Proceedings of the 20th ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction

Publisher

Association for Computing Machinery

Page range

234-238

Event name

20th ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction

Event location

Boulder, CO, USA

Event type

conference

Event date

October 16-20th, 2018

ISBN

9781450356923

Department affiliated with

  • Informatics Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Creative Technology Publications

Full text available

  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-08-30

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-11-15

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-08-29

Usage metrics

    University of Sussex (Publications)

    Categories

    No categories selected

    Exports

    RefWorks
    BibTeX
    Ref. manager
    Endnote
    DataCite
    NLM
    DC