| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Intro -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- References -- Chapter 2. Autonomous Road Vehicles -- Past Autonomous Road Vehicles -- Present Autonomous Road Vehicles -- Future Autonomous Road Vehicles -- References -- Chapter 3. Future Autonomous Road Vehicles in Fact -- Aesthetics of Future Autonomous Road Vehicles -- Dynamics of Future Autonomous Road Vehicles -- Behaviours of Future Autonomous Road Vehicles -- Conversing with Future Autonomous Road Vehicles -- Personality of Future Autonomous Road Vehicles |
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Trusting Future Autonomous Road Vehicles -- References -- Chapter 4. Future Autonomous Road Vehicles in Fiction -- Science Fiction -- Science Fiction History -- Science Fiction as Science Speculation -- Science Fiction Speculations about Road Vehicles -- References -- Chapter 5. Speculative Approaches -- Scenarios -- Prototypes -- Science Fiction Prototypes -- Design Fictions -- Speculative Design -- Speculating about Autonomous Road Vehicles -- References -- Chapter 6. Providing Transport -- Background -- Ace Taxis -- AllRide -- Social Sara -- Big Easy Funerals -- References |
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Chapter 7. Providing Workplaces -- Background -- Dave's Diary -- Plumber Jim -- HFT1 -- Marrakesh Making -- References -- Chapter 8. Providing Healthcare -- Background -- Tovar Tester -- Dustoff Danny -- Medical Transfer Shuttle 42 -- Happy Valley Health -- References -- Chapter 9. Providing Entertainment -- Background -- Privacy Pod -- Roman -- Fans R Us -- Chess Mate -- References -- Chapter 10. Final Considerations -- With Friendly Neighbourhood Robots What Changes? -- What Challenges Will the Designers of the Friendly Neighbourhood Robots Face? |
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When Might the Friendly Neighbourhood Robots Arrive on Our Streets? -- Will the Friendly Neighbourhood Robots Be Considered a New Form of Life? -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the past, present and future of autonomous road vehicles for professionals and students. It will be of use to those interested in the psychological, sociological and ethical factors involved in automotive design, human centred design, industrial design and technology |
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Machine-generated record |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781040017913 |
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1040017916 |
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