This project focused on determining the appeal of autonomous cars to the general public. Through background research our team determined six key influences which impact the desirability of autonomous cars. We collected data using a survey based on these influences to determine which had the strongest impact. Data analysis showed that although autonomous cars have attractive traits, participants were deterred by legal and cost issues, but mostly by potential lack of safety.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Quartulli, Alex Michael
• Casley, Sean Vincent
• Jardim, Adam Sebastian

Subject

• Security
• Community
• Industry
• Innovation
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043013-155601

Keyword

• Public engagement
• Robotics
• Marketing

Advisor

• Brown, David C.

Year

• 2013

Date created

• 2013-04-30

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright