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REVIEW article

Front. Ind. Eng.
Sec. Ergonomics and Human Factors
Volume 2 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fieng.2024.1409748

A Critical Juncture: Promoting Responsible Innovation in the Self-Driving Automobile Sector while Improving Human Factors

Provisionally accepted
Kayli Battel Kayli Battel *David Pearl David Pearl
  • Tufts University, Medford, United States

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    Navigating the future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) brings promise and peril. This paper zeroes in on Tesla's innovative yet sometimes controversial approach to AVs, spotlighting the intersection of human cognition, vehicle automation, and safety. Amid the excitement of rapid tech advancements, we highlight the risks of over-reliance and potential misperceptions fueled by marketing overreach. Introducing the "Quick Car Scorecard," we offer a solution to empower consumers in deciphering AV usability, bridging tech specs with real-world needs. As AVs steer our future, it's crucial to prioritize human life and responsible innovation. The journey to automation demands not just speed, but utmost caution and clarity.

    Keywords: Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)1, safety2, human factors3, usability4, Public Perception5, Responsible Innovation6, Technology Perception7, Vehicle Design8 convenience

    Received: 30 Mar 2024; Accepted: 12 Jun 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Battel and Pearl. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Kayli Battel, Tufts University, Medford, United States

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