自動運転技術とELSI

抄録

This paper provides an overview of the outline and current status of automated driving (AD) technology, and presents possible future issues for ELSI of that.

First, an overview of AD, the background for social implementation, the aims, and the current status of social implementation is presented.

Next, two reports on the ethics of AD published in Europe are introduced.

Based on the above, several future issues are presented. First, I review the "E," "L," and "S" aspects of AD on responsibilities in an accident. Then, I hold that it is necessary not only to make adjustments for the acceptance of AD into society, but also to consider the necessity of its acceptance. Furthermore, I hold that the ELSI study of AD will lead to a reexamination of the automobile transportation system. Finally, I introduce a research project in Japan that are working on the ELSI of AD.