Millions of elderly people are shaking their walking sticks at driverless cars and other autonomous machines, according to a new survey by MIT.
The New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) and MIT AgeLab say the results of their joint survey of consumers on autonomous technology and transportation alternatives shows that older consumers are resistant to allowing artificially intelligent machines complete control.
Bryan Reimer, research scientist MIT AgeLab and associate director of the New England University Transportation Center, says: “Penetration of fully automated vehicles into the mobility space is going to take time and will vary greatly across different regions of the world. [Read more…] about Old folks up in arms against autonomous technology, according to new survey