Abstract
Automated vehicles (AVs) have given rise to a new field of study: human—automated vehicle interaction (H–AVI). Unfortunately, the H–AVI field has largely ignored the importance of context. To address this, this paper describes a socio-ecological view of H–AVI. Drawing on this view, the author briefly discusses and identifies unexplored areas. In doing so, the author draws attention to: (i) transportation infrastructure, (ii) national and regional differences, (iii) special and vulnerable populations and (iv) the impacts of multiple H–AVI types. This paper describes the challenges and opportunities in each of these areas.
Highlights
Automated vehicles (AVs) have given rise to a new field of study: human—automated vehicle interaction (H–AVI)
H–AVI focuses on the study of the interface between humans and AVs across our society
Context is defined as the potential backdrop in which human–AV interactions take place
Summary
Automated vehicles (AVs) have given rise to a new field of study: human—automated vehicle interaction (H–AVI). H–AVI is primarily concerned with the humans’ reactions to the AV actions inside and outside the AV These interactions are both dynamic and emergent and can be path-dependent and yet at times independent. Context is defined as the potential backdrop in which human–AV interactions take place. The author employs the framework to identify and briefly discuss unexplored areas. These areas include: (i) the transportation infrastructure, (ii) national and regional differences, (iii) special and vulnerable populations and (iv) simultaneous impacts of different H–AVI types. The author (iv) presents the socio-ecological view and the H–AVI framework derived from it and (v) demonstrates this view’s value in identifying areas related to the social context of the H–AVI study
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