Autonomous Technology and Human Behavior

Abstract

This thesis is centered around the topic of Autonomous Vehicles and Human Behavior, where human behavior in terms of physiological and psychological variables were examined in relation to trust and acceptance of autonomous vehicles. This study utilized the Theory of Planned Behavior to measure psychological variables with respect to AV Acceptance, in addition to physiological variables such as EEG Bandpower and Skin Temperature. An AV test ride simulation was created to facilitate experience of AVs with specific events aimed at exploring physiological responses to AV behavior. Significant findings in this study can be divided into three parts: Impact of Psychological Factors on AV acceptance and Trust, Physiological Response to AV simulation, and Mapping of Physiological Behavior in Correlation with Psychological Factors.

Date of Award	20 Jul 2024
Original language	American English
Supervisor	RAVINDRA Goonetilleke (Supervisor)