This research proposal investigates the ethical concerns shaping public acceptance of autonomous vehicles with the goal of addressing these concerns and fostering widespread adoption. Objectives include exploring ethical decision-making, determining public acceptance factors, analyzing state regulations and liability, examining privacy and data security implications, developing ethical guidelines, and assessing the societal impacts of autonomous transportation.
Acknowledging the crucial role of public acceptance, the literature review scrutinizes safety, liability, privacy, and employment aspects related to autonomous driving. The proposed methodology involves qualitative and quantitative data collection from the public, experts, and government officials through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Initial findings suggest a significant influence of ethical concerns on public acceptance, with ongoing exploration of the hypothesis that autonomous driving raises ethical issues.
Data analysis employs literature research, document analysis, and triangulation for enhanced validity and reliability. This research, focused on midterm results, aims to provide insights for policymakers, automakers, and stakeholders involved in the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. By addressing ethical concerns and promoting public trust, the aim is to contribute to widespread acceptance and successful integration of autonomous vehicles into transportation systems in the future.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Executive summary
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Research Methodology
- Data Analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research proposal explores the ethical concerns and considerations influencing public acceptance of autonomous vehicles. It aims to identify these concerns and develop solutions to enhance public trust and promote widespread acceptance of autonomous vehicles. The study focuses on ethical decision-making, public acceptance, state regulations and liability, privacy and data security implications, ethical guidelines, and the ethical and social implications of autonomous transportation systems.
- Ethical considerations influencing public acceptance of autonomous vehicles
- Public trust and acceptance of autonomous vehicles
- Impact of ethical concerns on the implementation of autonomous driving technologies
- Development of ethical guidelines for autonomous vehicles
- Analysis of state regulations and liability related to autonomous vehicles
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction discusses the potential of autonomous vehicles to revolutionize transportation while highlighting the ethical concerns that impact their public acceptance. It emphasizes the need to investigate the broader ethical dimensions of autonomous driving to facilitate informed public discussion.
The literature review delves into the ethical aspects of autonomous driving, exploring concerns related to safety, liability, privacy, data security, and the potential impact on employment. It references various studies, research articles, guidelines, and regulatory documents relevant to the subject.
The research methodology section outlines the proposed methods for data collection, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups. It aims to analyze the perceived impact of fully autonomous driving systems on individuals' current engagement with limited autonomous driving capabilities and explores the influence of liability on public willingness to use autonomous vehicles.
The data analysis section explains the use of literature research and document analysis as analysis tools. It describes the process of collecting and analyzing relevant documents and performing a detailed text analysis to establish a solid foundation for subsequent analysis.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this research proposal include autonomous vehicles, ethical considerations, public acceptance, trust, safety, liability, privacy, data security, ethical guidelines, state regulations, and social impact.
- Quote paper
- K. Eckerle (Author), 2023, Ethical and Public Acceptance of Autonomous Vehicles. Concerns and Considerations to Increase Public Trust and Acceptance, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1445617
