Ethics in Autonomous Vehicles: A Bibliometric Review

Abstract

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are rapidly developing, aiming to revolutionize mobility. Despite researchers emphasizing the ethical behaviors of AVs as a main factor influencing AV acceptance, studies paid little attention to the role of ethics in adopting AVs. We analyzed 701 articles using bibliometric techniques from 2015 to understand the distribution, emerging trends, and the research cluster in the context of ethics in AV technology. The analysis revealed that research in this field focused on sustainable development, ethical dilemmas, security, human interactions with AVs, and pedestrian interaction. Moreover, additional research is needed to understand the impact of AVs on health and the well-being of society