Public Acceptance of AI Technology in Self-Flying Aircraft

Abstract

The research article includes a literature dissection on the topics of public acceptance of automated vehicles, including self-driving cars and unmanned aerial vehicles. Information reviewed will be applied to the potential future application of self-flying aircraft. The use of the Technology Acceptance Model is reviewed for application of public acceptance studies. Contributing factors commonly observed include perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived risk and environmental benefits. Additionally, trust in automated technology for decision-making is reviewed. Research is based on existing studies of public acceptance in similar technologies and is applied to the likely public acceptance of self-flying aircraft.

Author

• Talley, Sarah M Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• public acceptance
• TAM
• self-flying aircraft
• self-driving cars
• UAVs
• Aviation