Older Adults' Perceptions of Automated Vehicle Technologies

Course overview

In this course, the author provides an overview of older adults' transportation needs, the potential benefit of autonomous vehicle technology (AVT) to their health and safety, and results from a study conducted to determine older adults' perception before and after being exposed to AVT (i.e., a driving simulator driving in autonomous mode and an automated shuttle). The presentation highlights implications for practice, policy, and research. This course is part of the University of Florida Department of Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Subscription service. Subscribe to all our courses for a yearly fee of $75: https://ot.phhp.ufl.edu/academics/our-programs/ceu-online/