idw – Informationsdienst Wissenschaft
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
idw - Informationsdienst
Wissenschaft
07/10/2026 - 07/10/2026 | Webinar
AI-powered in-car voice assistants are rapidly evolving from reactive systems to proactive, adaptive companions. But how can this growing intelligence be evaluated in a systematic way – and how can future user experiences be tested early in the development process?
In this talk, we explore the future design and evaluation of intelligent human–vehicle interaction using Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents from two perspectives:
Part 1 focuses on the methodological evaluation of existing voice assistants: How can Large Language Models be used as “judges” to systematically benchmark the intelligence of current voice assistants? Where do today’s systems reach their limits?
Part 2 addresses the simulation of future user experiences: Using AI-based personas and the concept of “human digital twins”, we show how complex driving contexts and diverse user expectations can be represented and tested early in the development process.
The event is aimed at Research and Development in the Automotive and Mobility Sector: Software Development, AI Development, UI/UX Design and Research, HMI Development.
Scientific contact persons:
Daniela Vial
Ergonomics and Vehicle Interaction
Fraunhofer IAO
Nobelstr. 12
70569 Stuttgart
Telefon: +49 711 970-2190
Email: daniela.vial@iao.fraunhofer.de
Lesley-Ann Mathis
Ergonomics and Vehicle Interaction
Fraunhofer IAO
Nobelstr. 12
70569 Stuttgart
Telefon +49 711 970-2268
Email: lesley-ann.mathis@iao.fraunhofer.de
Dr. rer. nat. Chandan Kumar
Leiter Team Interaction Design and Technologies
Fraunhofer IAO
Nobelstraße 12
70569 Stuttgart
Phone: +49 711 970-2373
Email: chandan.kumar@iao.fraunhofer.de
Information on participating / attending:
Participation in the event is free of charge.
Date:
07/10/2026 09:00 - 07/10/2026 10:00
Event venue:
Webinar
Webinar
Baden-Württemberg
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars
Relevance:
transregional, national
Subject areas:
Economics / business administration, Information technology, Mechanical engineering
Types of events:
Seminar / workshop / discussion
Entry:
06/11/2026
Sender/author:
Juliane Segedi
Department:
Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Event is free:
yes
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event81734
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