• CAR TECH

    What it stands for : Cognitive and Automotive Research for Technological Engagement and Control in Humans

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  • Modeling Cognitive Workload

    Dr. Castro and collaborators propose new mathematical models for analyzing reaction time data that capture the classically difficult tradeoff between speed and accuracy.

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DIVIDED ATTENTION

People increasingly use multiple displays along with mobile devices simultaneously, and this split in attention has detrimental effects...

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MODELING COGNITIVE WORKLOAD

Our experiments demonstrate how dual-task load affects the parameters of evidence-accumulation models...

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DRIVING

With the emergence of vehicle-based technologies that could compete for attention due to visual and cognitive workloads in a driving environment, it is important to accurately assess the various components of potential distractions...

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COGNITION IN NATURE

According to some theories, spending time in a natural environment can restore depleted cognitive resources. If this is true, then nature exposure may modulate attention...

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About CAR TECH Lab

The CAR TECH lab's research program encompasses the development of measurement tools and computational methods to reduce risk, errors, and even fatalities associated with systems containing technological distractions. We bridge computational modeling with industry-facing applications to determine the impacts of incorporating technology into our everyday existence.

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