Look back at our accomplishments and research projects from the year 2025, including our research on driving impairment from alcohol and distraction, advanced driver assistance systems, advances in simulation tech, and more

When audiences watch "F1: The Movie," they’re seeing more than fast cars and a high-tech driving simulator. They’re witnessing the power of University of Iowa innovation. The vehicle dynamics research used in motion-based driving simulators around the world has roots at the University of Iowa.

The University of Iowa Driving Safety Research Institute (DSRI) is proud to announce a generous pledge of $250,000 from Mr. Raju S. Dandu (MS ’78), a distinguished alumnus of the College of Engineering’s electrical engineering program.

Researchers at the UI Driving Safety Research Institute are testing drivers’ abilities under a range of impairments to see if unique tells can be spotted by technology, with the overall goal of turning people’s attention back to the road.

Drivers who feel drowsy could benefit from taking breaks, but the gains in driving performance appear to be temporary, according to a new study led by John Gaspar, director of human factors research.

Tim Brown, director of drugged driving research, explains to CBS2 News why alcohol and cannabis consumption can be a fatal combination ahead of the 4th of July holiday.

The University of Iowa’s longstanding leadership in driving simulation research was on full display last week at NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California. NASA hosted a major workshop on “Lunar Autonomy Mobility” for the South Pole Pathfinder/Rover project, where the University of Iowa was represented by current and former faculty, researchers, and alumni.