Welcome to the CONNECT Project
Connecting Drivers with ADAS to Optimize Safety in SAE Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles
Overview
The CONNECT Project is a two-year research initiative aimed at improving safety for novice and older drivers, by optimizing interactions with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and preparing them for future SAE Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles (SAE-3). By studying how drivers trust and engage with these technologies, the project will develop strategies to help drivers safely transition to vehicles with conditional automation. Led by Carleton University and supported by Transport Canada’s ERSTPP, the project will involve testing and training at key locations in the Ottawa area, including Carleton University’s research labs and the Area X.O test track.
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ADAS encompasses technologies designed to assist drivers in safely operating their vehicles, such as lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking.
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SAE-3 vehicles have conditional automation, where the car handles tasks like steering, acceleration, and braking, but the driver must monitor the environment and intervene if needed.
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CONNECT Project Team Leads Hands-On ADAS Workshop at National “On the Move” Conference
The CONNECT Project team from Carleton University’s ACE Lab and the SAM₃ Innovation Hub led a three-hour interactive workshop at the On the Move: The…
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CONNECT Project Completes ADAS Training Program with 23 Participants
From June to October 2025, the CONNECT Project delivered a multi-session training program on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for 23 participants—10 novice drivers and…
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CONNECT Project Team Hosting Workshop at 2025 On the Move Conference
The CONNECT Project team is pleased to announce that we will host a mini-workshop at On the Move: The Canadian Driving Rehabilitation and Transportation Conference,…
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Carleton University’s CONNECT Project Receives ERSTPP Funding to Enhance Road Safety for Novice and Older Drivers
On December 9, 2024, Transport Canada announced $14.68 million in funding for 35 road safety projects across the country through its Enhanced Road Safety Transfer…
