Modern flight systems require pilots to receive a lot of information and make quick decisions during high cognitive load situations. However, usual cockpit interfaces are static and increase the likelihood of missing critical cues. To address this issue, we present an adaptive eye-tracking-based cockpit interface that dynamically guides the pilot’s attention. Our system tracks gaze behavior and identifies missed points of interest on a map. Our study involved a one-screen validation session and a two-screen simulation involving Microsoft Flight Simulator to simulate cockpit requirements in real-world conditions, with feedback provided by an experienced pilot trainer. Results confirmed the system’s detection of attention lapses, however, pilot feedback indicated a need for more salient visual cues under high workload conditions. This study demonstrates the potential of such interfaces to support pilot attention management in simulated scenarios.
Michanetzi et al. (Thu,) studied this question.