Author Description

Autonomous vehicles are a new technology rising in public interest and media intensity. Researchers are only just beginning to explore its behavioral, social, technological, economic, and environmental issues. Human Factors in Autonomous Vehicles highlights the key issues the behavioral sciences plays in this largely technology-driven area, adding an important perspective often overlooked during the product development phase. Through existing psychological and other behavioral science research, Human Factors in Autonomous Vehicles examines what we know--and do not know--about the expected impact of autonomous vehicles to our society. The book looks at both the potential positive, and negative, consequences of autonomous vehicles. Human Factors in Autonomous Vehicles helps technically-focused researchers become more aware of the human factors issues involved in both current and future generations of autonomous (and high autonomy) vehicles. Conversational and accessible style to engage readers from multiple disciplines. Case studies open each chapter to demonstrate key concepts examined and put issues into context. Addresses the latest scientific research questions, suggesting new research directions for a more complete implementation of autonomous vehicle technology