Could a new project to create a self-driving shuttle that can carry passengers to and from places help to revolutionise public transport and how we get around the cities of tomorrow?
Human factors expert Ron McLeod gives his verdict on switching to a car with self-driving features and why manufacturers need to look again at making sure drivers of the vehicles are given enough support through their design.
Research into the design of autonomous vehicle interfaces could give older users more confidence in using the vehicles and make them more accessible to everyone – helping people get around independently for longer.
Automated systems aim to make transport safer, but they need to be understood by drivers and used correctly to ensure they don’t increase risks instead
Controlling the temperature around individuals could be more comfortable and energy efficient than heating large spaces, and a new study looks at how it might help people in winter.
Road accidents cause more deaths than any other form of transport in Britain, but a new investigative body has been launched to examine why and how incidents happen and improve safety.
With drivers often using body language and gestures to communicate while on the road, how will they interact with autonomous vehicles that can’t respond to the same social cues?
Could a shape-shifting car that can expand and contract to fit through narrow streets and squeeze into parking spots be the answer to urban transport challenges?
Technologies such as exoskeletons and cobots can support manufacturing workers but does combining the devices help or hinder humans working on assembly lines?
