Desarrollo de un simulador de conducción a través del programa visual studio para la evaluación de reacciones y reflejos en estudiantes de Ingeniería Automotriz de la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Quito.

Abstract

The objective of this research project is to build a Reaction and Reflex Testing Driving Simulator for students of the Automotive Engineering program at Universidad Politécnica Salesiana in Quito. The necessity arises for a precise and safe evaluation tool for drivers' cognitive and motor skills, making it an essential tool for future professionals in the automotive field, thus motivating the creation of this innovative tool. The methodology was based on a qualitative, descriptive, and experimental approach, detailing all the technical aspects of the hardware and software used in the development of the simulator. It describes the realistic simulation of driving situations and the procedures for testing and data collection. Testing with Automotive Engineering students will provide valuable data to evaluate the simulator's effectiveness. The driving simulator aims not only to evaluate cognitive and motor skills but also to provide a user-friendly and safe experience for those taking these tests. The comparison of the results obtained from tests conducted with the simulator has revealed significant information for the project. Among these results, the students' ability to maintain concentration and react to unexpected events during the simulation stands out. Various skills possessed by the university students were evaluated, while also serving to practice and strengthen their reflexes, helping them develop correctly to reduce traffic accidents. It was concluded that the design and development of the simulator is an innovative idea to determine each participant's reaction time and resistance to monotony. This helps develop attention, concentration, and reaction to events occurring within a specific time to avoid an incident.