Riders want autonomous cars that drive like humans, not machines

Autonomous cars may very well be our future, but we're not there yet. Not only is the technology lacking, but many would-be passengers just don't feel confident in the ability of a machine to get them around safely, even if a self-driving car is better at avoiding accidents than a human driver. Figuring out how to make passengers feel comfortable and confident in the ability of an AI-powered car to do its job, and do it well, is a major hurdle for automakers, and researchers from the University ...