Mcity Driverless Shuttle, 2018

THF624733 / Mcity Driverless Shuttle, 2018 / front cover
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Artifact Overview

Mcity, an advanced mobility research center at the University of Michigan, operated two driverless shuttles on its campus for 18 months in 2018-19. The research project studied public attitudes toward autonomous vehicles. This brochure encouraged passengers to complete an online survey about their experiences riding on the shuttles.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

2018

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.92.6.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in (Leaflet)
Width: 3.625 in (Leaflet)

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