Episode 29

Accessibility for Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars were initially marketed as a means of opening the world to those with mobility challenges. But are they following through on that promise? Are self-driving cars being designed with accessibility in mind? Chris, Derek, and Lisa talk about their latest research on self-driving cars for people with sight loss. In Condensed Soup, they share their most challenging driving experience.

Research on autonomous vehicles and accessibility

Research on transport for those with sight loss

Research on AV's and partially automated driving

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Chris Schreiner

As Director of Syndicated Research within the Strategy Analytics UX Innovation Practice, Chris Schreiner is responsible for leading teams delivering in depth user experience analysis and insights for clients in the wireless, smart home, and automotive industries.

Chris has over 20 years of experience in UX and human factors research, and has successfully led projects globally for clients in the automotive and wireless industries.
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Lisa Cooper

Lisa is Director of the User Experience Strategies service within the Strategy Analytics UX Innovation Practice. She is responsible for delivering insights, qualitative and quantitative UX research to clients on emerging technologies such as, 5G, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, new device form factors, and HMI.

Lisa has 20+ years of experience in UX and Human Factors research in North America and Europe focusing on smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, assistive technologies, automotive infotainment, and aerospace applications specializing in applying a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative UX methodologies to augment the consumer experience.

She holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering with Human Factors concentration at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics/Human Factors from Loughborough University, England.