How could the car industry enhance the trustworthiness of AVs, and figure out the cause of distrust?

What factors do pubic prioritize when determining if they trust an autonomous vehicle to stop for them?

“I actually feel safer with autonomous vehicles because they follow traffic rules consistently, unlike many human drivers.”

Interview no.2

“I trust technology in general, but when my life is literally on the line, I'm not sure I'm ready to put that much faith in an algorithm.”

Interview no.174

“I'd need to see years of safety data before I'd feel comfortable sharing the streets with these vehicles.”

Interview no.112

So what matters.

Technology? or human.

Autonomous Vehicle Research

Our Research Focus

Exploring autonomous vehicle technology, public perception, and trust factors

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Driverless Cars

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Public Views

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Trust or Doubt?

🔍 Research First MISSION

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Map Public Trust in Self-driving Cars

From 248 Pedestrian Interview Data

Decode Safety Concerns

Identifying key issues affecting public confidence

Uncover Hidden Benefits

Revealing advantages not immediately apparent

🧠 Second, We INVESTIGATING

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Individual Level

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Societal Level

Trust Factors

Elements that build or erode confidence in autonomous technology

Public Concerns

Primary safety and implementation worries

Expected Benefits

Potential advantages of widespread adoption

First Research Published at 2024 IEEE IV

Selected for the finalist of the best paper

Examining Trust's Influence on Autonomous Vehicle Perceptions

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