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Ignacio J. Alvarez

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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

As vehicles progress toward higher levels of autonomy, human–vehicle interaction will increasingly shift from driving-related tasks toward conversational engagement, highlighting the importance of conversational agent design. This paper presents a multi-method investigation of user-centered and brand-consistent visuali...

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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