AVSC Releases Best Practice for ADS Remote Assistance Training and Human Factors

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The new best practice establishes a common baseline for remote assistant training, qualification, assessment, and performance-related human factors to help organizations develop consistent and scalable RA programs while promoting stakeholder confidence in automated vehicle technologies.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“As automated driving systems move toward broader deployment, the industry increasingly recognizes the importance of the human elements that support these operations,” said Darcyne Foldenauer, Executive Director AVSC. “This best practice provides organizations with a shared framework for preparing remote assistants, evaluating performance, and implementing human factors considerations that contribute to safe and reliable automated vehicle operations.”While previous AVSC publications have addressed remote assistance use cases, this best practice focuses specifically on training frameworks, qualification processes, and human factors considerations that can help support consistency across a variety of deployment models.Specifically, it includes:A framework and common terminology for remote assistant training and qualifications.Recommended baseline training topics and methodologies.Guidance for training program structures, materials, and post-training evaluations.Processes for recurrent and remedial training.Performance measurement and continuous improvement practices.Human factors considerations, including interface design and operator well-being.“Building public trust in automated driving systems requires not only advanced technology, but also consistent operational practices and transparent processes,” said Erin McCurry, Principal Engineer AVSC, “By aligning the industry around foundational training and human factors guidance, this best practice supports the safe and scalable deployment of ADS technologies.”This guidance is for ADS developers, fleet operators, and organizations involved in remote assistance operations. By promoting shared practices and continuous improvement, the publication provides guidance to support the safe, scalable, and publicly trusted deployment of automated driving systems.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.About the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium™ (AVSC)The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium™ (AVSC) is an industry program of SAE Industry Technologies Consortia® (SAE ITC) focused on advancing the safe testing, deployment, and operation of automated vehicles through collaboration among leading automotive, technology, transportation, and safety stakeholders. AVSC develops voluntary, consensus-based best practices that address critical challenges facing the automated vehicle industry and help promote public trust in emerging mobility technologies. For more information about the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium and its published best practices, visit www.avsc.sae-itc.com.About SAE Industry Technologies Consortia® (SAE ITC)SAE ITC is an affiliate of SAE International. SAE ITC specializes in establishing and managing consortia by providing proven processes, tools, and resources. SAE ITC enables public, private, academic and government organizations to connect and collaborate in neutral, pre-competitive forums thus empowering the setting and implementation of strategic business improvements in highly engineered industries globally. http://www.sae-itc.com.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.