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Special users with special needs in autonomous vehicles: A systematic review
Saeedeh Mosaferchi1, Alessandro Naddeo1
1Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|February 20, 2025
Summary
Autonomous vehicles present challenges for special populations, including the elderly and those with disabilities. Addressing their concerns about safety, comfort, and acceptance is key to widespread adoption.
Area of Science:
- Human-computer interaction
- Transportation accessibility
- Assistive technology
Background:
- Autonomous vehicles (AVs) promise enhanced mobility but pose challenges for special populations.
- Elderly individuals, people with physical or cognitive impairments, and pregnant women face unique difficulties with mobility services and new technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the specific needs, concerns, and difficulties of special populations using autonomous vehicles.
- To identify primary issues affecting the acceptance of autonomous vehicle technologies among diverse demographic groups.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review of 48 papers was conducted.
- Identified needs, concerns, and difficulties of elderly individuals, people with physical disabilities, and pregnant women regarding AV use.
Main Results:
- The elderly have received more research attention than other disabled populations.
- Acceptance of autonomous vehicles is the primary issue across all surveyed groups.
- Safety, comfort, and dependability are significant concerns, especially for individuals with special needs.
Conclusions:
- Autonomous vehicle acceptance is a common challenge for diverse demographic groups.
- User-friendly interfaces tailored to specific needs can improve acceptance and travel experience for all users.
- Further research should focus on the needs of underrepresented disabled populations in AV technology development.
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