Automation can leave us complacent, and that can have consequences
The recent fatal accident involving a Tesla car while self-driving using the car’s Autopilot feature has raised questions about whether this technology is ready for consumer use.
But more importantly, it highlights the need to reconsider the relationship between human behaviour and technology. Self-driving cars change the way we drive, and we need scrutinise the impact of this on safety. Read more.
Author: David Lyell, PhD Candidate in Health Informatics, Macquarie University
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Friday, 29 July 2016
Content owner: Australian Institute of Health Innovation Last updated: 11 Mar 2024 4:45pm