As with so many technologies today, it can be hard to distinguish myth from reality. The same is true with driverless technology, with various levels of automation serving to muddy the waters of understanding. A recent paper published in the International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management aims to shatter some of these myths and analyze both where we currently are with the technology, and where we might go next.
The authors accept that the technology has huge potential to transform society, but there remain considerable obstacles to overcome if the improvements to road safety, environment, and social inclusion are to be realized. In total, they identify 11 specific myths that have emerged around autonomous technology that need to be overcome:
