How will physical activity change in an autonomous future?

Abstract

Introduction: Physical activity is beneficial to health, yet a substantial proportion of people do not meet minimum physical activity recommendations. The introduction of autonomous vehicles is likely to bring about changes that both promote and discourage people from being physically active. However, attempts to predict how autonomous vehicles will affect engagement in physical activity have yielded mixed results. The present study used a novel approach to better understand how people's lifestyles might be affected, and whether some people may be more vulnerable to increased inactivity. Method: In total, 1078 respondents completed an online survey that included a vignette describing a futur..