ABSTRACT
Automated driving systems (ADSs) are the systems that work with little or no human assistance. It is the human factor that affects the usage of autonomous vehicles. This chapter aims to narrate the types of autonomous systems designs and human facets related to them. Interaction of users with autonomous vehicles has multiple dimensions, namely robotics, psychology, social, policy, and economics. Among these components, the psychology and social components of user interaction is critical from an ADS development and acceptance point of view. Technological advancements, associated with assistance to drivers, reduce distractions and improve safety, but trust in these technologies for augmenting driver capabilities is a must. Enhancement of drivers’ self-awareness and potential distraction awareness associated with technology can be achieved through cognitive engineering principles. Successful deployment of ADSs can help to improve mental health and social well-being in the local environment. It requires an effective collaboration between manufacturers and governments (local and central) that can provide the best suitable automated driving system. This chapter discusses these aspects in detail and in the process underlines the criticality of the human-centric nature of ADSs during their usage.
