Sociotechnical imaginaries of autonomous vehicles: Comparing laboratory and online eye-tracking methods.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates sociotechnical imaginaries of autonomous vehicles (AVs) using a dual approach: in-lab and online eye-tracking experiments. We examine how cognitive engagement varies across hypothetical decision-making scenarios involving algorithmic failure of AVs. In comparison with non-AV scenarios. This article highlights the characteristics, advantages, and limitations of methods, emphasizing their complementary contributions to understanding how individuals perceive and engage with emerging technologies. The in-lab experiment revealed high-quality and precise data from a homogeneous sample, while the online experiment enabled us to scale the research and explore diverse sociotechnical imaginaries from a global sample through crowd-sourced platforms. Key findings show that both

SUBMITTER: Ibrahimi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12622791 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature