Animal Interaction with Autonomous Mobility Systems: Designing for Multi-Species Coexistence
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| author | Tran, Tram Thi Minh Yu, Xinyan Hoggenmueller, Marius Parker, Callum Schmitt, Paul Perez, Julie Stephany Berrio Worrall, Stewart Tomitsch, Martin |
| author_facet | Tran, Tram Thi Minh Yu, Xinyan Hoggenmueller, Marius Parker, Callum Schmitt, Paul Perez, Julie Stephany Berrio Worrall, Stewart Tomitsch, Martin |
| contents | Autonomous mobility systems increasingly operate in environments shared with animals, from urban pets to wildlife. However, their design has largely focused on human interaction, with limited understanding of how non-human species perceive, respond to, or are affected by these systems. Motivated by research in Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) and more-than-human design, this study investigates animal interactions with autonomous mobility through a multi-method approach combining a scoping review (45 articles), online ethnography (39 YouTube videos and 11 Reddit discussions), and expert interviews (8 participants). Our analysis surfaces five key areas of concern: Physical Impact (e.g., collisions, failures to detect), Behavioural Effects (e.g., avoidance, stress), Accessibility Concerns (particularly for service animals), Ethics and Regulations, and Urban Disturbance. We conclude with design and policy directions aimed at supporting multispecies coexistence in the age of autonomous systems. This work underscores the importance of incorporating non-human perspectives to ensure safer, more inclusive futures for all species. |
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| spellingShingle | Animal Interaction with Autonomous Mobility Systems: Designing for Multi-Species Coexistence Tran, Tram Thi Minh Yu, Xinyan Hoggenmueller, Marius Parker, Callum Schmitt, Paul Perez, Julie Stephany Berrio Worrall, Stewart Tomitsch, Martin Human-Computer Interaction Autonomous mobility systems increasingly operate in environments shared with animals, from urban pets to wildlife. However, their design has largely focused on human interaction, with limited understanding of how non-human species perceive, respond to, or are affected by these systems. Motivated by research in Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) and more-than-human design, this study investigates animal interactions with autonomous mobility through a multi-method approach combining a scoping review (45 articles), online ethnography (39 YouTube videos and 11 Reddit discussions), and expert interviews (8 participants). Our analysis surfaces five key areas of concern: Physical Impact (e.g., collisions, failures to detect), Behavioural Effects (e.g., avoidance, stress), Accessibility Concerns (particularly for service animals), Ethics and Regulations, and Urban Disturbance. We conclude with design and policy directions aimed at supporting multispecies coexistence in the age of autonomous systems. This work underscores the importance of incorporating non-human perspectives to ensure safer, more inclusive futures for all species. |
| title | Animal Interaction with Autonomous Mobility Systems: Designing for Multi-Species Coexistence |
| topic | Human-Computer Interaction |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.16258 |