HMI pivotal to consumer reception of autonomy

Autonomous driving presents radical new challenges to domains that have seen little change since the ‘birth’ of the automobile. Drivers have always controlled their cars by pushing buttons, pulling levers, turning a wheel and operating controls, and pedestrians have been able to interact with drivers verbally or by simply making eye contact. Both experiences are set to undergo a major shift, according to ‘human experience’ consultancy Lextant.