Hyundai Motor Operates Driving Rehabilitation Program for Mobility-Impaired... "Part of CSV"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Hyundai Motor Company announced on the 11th that, as part of its global Creating Shared Value (CSV) project for sustainable management called 'Hyundai Continue,' it is operating a driving rehabilitation support program in collaboration with the National Rehabilitation Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Pusan National University Hospital, and the Citizens' Coalition for Safety Practice.

Hyundai Motor has signed business agreements with each institution and is running a driving rehabilitation support program using a 'virtual driving simulator,' contributing to the enhancement of mobility rights for vulnerable groups such as traffic accident patients and people with disabilities.

The five parties, including Hyundai Motor, aim to ultimately support freer mobility for vulnerable groups by providing comprehensive and step-by-step rehabilitation training programs related to driving, such as driving evaluation, training, and on-road driving practice, through the virtual driving simulator.

Hyundai Motor developed the virtual driving simulator in collaboration with the Citizens' Coalition for Safety Practice and Inno Simulation. The virtual driving simulator is equipped with various driving assist devices, such as hand control assist devices and accelerator pedal assist devices, to enable operation by individuals with physical disabilities. A 4-axis electric motion device is applied to the actual mid-sized car seat, providing users with a driving experience similar to driving a real vehicle.

Additionally, the virtual driving simulator includes more than 20 experience scenarios covering five situations: ▲urban driving ▲highway driving ▲night driving ▲national road driving ▲parking lot driving, as well as four safety technology experience scenarios: ▲Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ▲Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) ▲Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) ▲Drowsiness and Driver Inattention Warning Systems (FCWS·LDWS), allowing users to experience various driving situations. It also supports customized training through three levels of difficulty adjustment, helping users develop not only situational response skills but also psychological confidence in driving.

A representative from the National Rehabilitation Center said, "We are using the virtual driving simulator to minimize risks that may occur when driving a real vehicle, allowing patients to safely recover their functions," and added, "We believe it excellently serves as a medium to instill confidence and a positive attitude toward driving."

A Hyundai Motor representative stated, "We will continue to closely cooperate with various sectors, including medical institutions, and support the enhancement of mobility rights and free movement for vulnerable groups by utilizing mobility," and added, "Under the Hyundai Continue project, we plan to promote various activities that resonate with local communities and future generations."

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