HMI Guidelines and their Effect on Process, Product and Traffic Safety

During the last decade, three major HMI-guidelines have been developed, each addressing the specific situation in Europe, the U.S. and in Japan. On the basis of a detailed comparison of the three approaches, the effect of these guidelines on the product development process and the products are described as well as their anticipated effect on traffic safety. Finally potentials for harmonization and needs for standardization and further research are described.