Improved Driver Experience and Safer Routing with Road Weather Data
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Volvo Technology AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 187 500 |
| Project duration | October 2023 - March 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Accelerate Swedish partnership |
| End-of-project report | 2023-01987engelska.pdf (pdf, 734 kB) |
Important results from the project
The Objective of this Proof of Concept is to determine the potential in utilizing data from Klimator AB´s technology, road Condition Data, and to provide the driver with proactive information about the risk of slip and adverse road conditions as well as utilizing the information when choosing the route, to decrease the risk of accidents. The end goal is to provide drivers with a tool to choose safer, efficient routes, adjust their speed, and plan for necessary stops or delays and thereby decreasing the number of accidents related to road conditions.
Expected long term effects
Vehicle data alone is not sufficient for this type of application. The information ultimately presented to the driver should be simplified to slip risk instead of highly complex road conditions. The project parties have concluded that the project goals were fulfilled.
Approach and implementation
Evaluate the data from real-world experience. Evaluate the data against measured values.