Harnessing the benefits of autonomous vehicles for health

Grant number: 2002905 | Funding period: 2021 - 2023

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Abstract

The arrival of autonomous vehicles (AVs) will have huge implications for health behaviours, including physical activity and diet. It is critical that appropriate planning processes are undertaken as early as possible to prevent cities of the future being designed around AVs rather than people, thereby losing the potential for this new technology to be harnessed as a means of enhancing health. This project will facilitate the inclusion of health considerations in AV implementation processes.

University of Melbourne Researchers