Driver-Intention Prediction with Deep Learning: Real-Time Brain-to-Vehicle Communication

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2601.05084v1
• Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:29:08 GMT
• Title: Driver-Intention Prediction with Deep Learning: Real-Time Brain-to-Vehicle Communication
• Authors: Niloufar Alavi, Swati Shah, Rezvan Alamian, Stefan Goetz,
• Abstract summary: This study presents a novel method for predicting a driver's intention to steer using electroencephalography (EEG) signals through deep learning.<n>A driving simulator created a controlled environment in which participants imagined controlling a vehicle during various driving scenarios.<n>A convolutional neural network (CNN) classified the detected EEG data with minimal pre-processing.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) allow direct communication between the brain and electronics without the need for speech or physical movement. Such interfaces can be particularly beneficial in applications requiring rapid response times, such as driving, where a vehicle's advanced driving assistance systems could benefit from immediate understanding of a driver's intentions. This study presents a novel method for predicting a driver's intention to steer using electroencephalography (EEG) signals through deep learning. A driving simulator created a controlled environment in which participants imagined controlling a vehicle during various driving scenarios, including left and right turns, as well as straight driving. A convolutional neural network (CNN) classified the detected EEG data with minimal pre-processing. Our model achieved an accuracy of 83.7% in distinguishing between the three steering intentions and demonstrated the ability of CNNs to process raw EEG data effectively. The classification accuracy was highest for right-turn segments, which suggests a potential spatial bias in brain activity. This study lays the foundation for more intuitive brain-to-vehicle communication systems.

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