Localization vs. internationalization: research and practice on autonomous vehicles across different cultures

Abstract

AutoUI conference is the premier forum for user interface research in the automotive domain, annually bringing together over 200 researchers and practitioners interested in both the technical and the human aspects of in-vehicle user interfaces and applications. However, over 80% of its published papers come from only five countries from western Europe and North America. Considering the importance and valuable impact this conference has on the research and development of HMI (Human-Machine Interface) and automated systems in recent years, it raises the need for greater diversity and inclusion of researchers and practitioners from other continents. The goal of this workshop is to bring together researchers, practitioners, experts, and students from different research background, influenced by or influencing the automotive domain, and discuss the cross-cultural differences in driving behaviors and infrastructure, which is an essential prerequisite for future vehicle systems and driving safety.