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BrainonBoard.ca is your one-stop-shop to learn about the many vehicle safety features that are rapidly becoming standard on vehicles, and how to maximize the protection they provide by combining them […]
Exploring the implications of autonomous vehicles: a comprehensive review
Over the last few years, a large emphasis has been devoted to autonomous vehicles (AVs), as vehicle automation promises a large number of benefits such as: improving mobility and minimization […]
Customer Acceptance of Autonomous Vehicles in Travel and Tourism
Since the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the use of personal vehicles in travel, adoption of self-driving autonomous vehicles can radically transform the travel industry. Thus, this study develops and […]
Polite speech strategies and their impact on drivers’ trust in autonomous vehicles
This study proposes adopting linguistic politeness in vehicle speech interfaces, as active communication between drivers and vehicles will become an essential part of driving with advanced autonomous driving technologies. Two between-subjects experiments were conducted […]
Safe Autonomy: Simplified Proposal for Vehicle Automation Modes
If you follow self-driving car technology it’s likely you’ve encountered the SAE Levels of automation. The SAE Levels range from 0 to 5, with higher numbers indicating driving automation technology […]
Empirical evidence of bias in public acceptance of autonomous vehicles
This study synthesizes 91 peer-reviewed survey studies examining the public acceptance of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs). The framework of the study is informed by three questions: (1) How well do the […]
Keeping Kids Safe in Automated Vehicles: Key Considerations
Self-driving (autonomous) vehicles are no longer an abstract futuristic idea. While the expectation is that autonomous vehicles will lead to a decrease in traffic-related injuries there are still a lot […]
The urban governance of autonomous vehicles – In love with AVs or critical sustainability risks to future mobility transitions
Increasingly guided by the use of ICT, the flow of humans and materials, smart cities and autonomous mobility amalgamate into a game changer in urban planning. This paper critically explores […]
Guidelines – Autonomous vehicles through gender perspective glasses
When this document was initially conceived, the main foreseen contents were linked to the (potentially differentiated) emotional needs of women and men in automated vehicles. The research and work developed […]
A multi-analytical approach to studying customers motivations to use innovative totally autonomous vehicles
Increasing technological innovation means level 5 fully autonomous vehicle pods (AVPs) that do not require a human driver are approaching reality. However, the adoption of AVPs continues to lag behind […]
