Episode 29

Accessibility for Self-Driving Cars

Published on: 16th March, 2021

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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UX Soup
Bite-sized human-centered design insights
Join Chris Schreiner, Derek Viita, and Lisa Schreiner from User Driven Strategies as they discuss the latest developments impacting the user experience, whether in the car, at home, or on the go. Examine the state of the UX and human factors professions, listen to interviews from leading practitioners in industry and academia, and hear the team discuss the latest products and services from a human-centered design perspective.

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Chris Schreiner

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Chris has 25 years of experience in automotive HF and UX, working for automotive OEMs, suppliers, academic research institutions, and consultancies, providing objective and actionable guidance impacting design.

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.

Derek Viita

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Derek is a human factors expert who helps tech companies, research orgs, and consultancies build safe and useful things. His passion is automotive UX, with 2 decades of specialized expertise. Beyond cars, his work has spanned mobile devices, physical workstations, virtual telecom platforms, mobile payment, and more.

Derek has produced live research, workshops, and conference presentations on 3 continents, and is a named author on over a dozen peer-reviewed papers and technical reports.