Autonomous Vehicles and the Future of Mobility

摘要

FOR GENERATIONS, AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES have been the de facto mode of transportation for the future. Time and time again, futuristic autonomous vehicles have been featured in iconic action movies, cartoons and television shows as technology designed to assist the superhero or star of the show. For example, in 1966, Adam West's Batmobile included self-driving capabilities, inspiring many to wonder and anticipate what the self-driving future could look like. Those who are familiar with the "The Jetsons" will remember much of the animated show's focus was on autonomous cars, shuttles, and similar technologies. This technology has evolved, and the future of travel is decidedly pointing to autonomous services, yet there is still much debate on how the future of mobility and mass transportation will evolve and in what timeframe.