Autonomous Last Mile
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 856 545 |
| Project duration | May 2024 - April 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | future prototypes in sustainable mobility |
| Call | Shape the sustainable solutions of the future within the mobility or food system |
Important results from the project
The project created a speculative VR experience simulating the recruitment of remote operators for a fictional Autonomous Vehicle company, highlighting hidden human labour in AI systems. It explored the social impact of AI-driven gig work, using a demanding XR prototype. The project achieved its goals to raise awareness and encourage reflection on the implications of AI-driven technologies through demos, exhibitions, and academic events, encouraging reflection on future human-AI collaboration.
Expected long term effects
The project built and strengthened national and international networks for future research, collaborations, and funding. Public engagement via Universeum increased awareness of human roles in AI systems. Immersive VR encouraged reflection on ethical and social impacts. The project introduced innovative methods for exploring future technologies, which will influence researchers, designers, and educators working with socio-technical systems.
Approach and implementation
The project involved the development of a novel, interactive XR experience. The design was guided by previous research and targeted workshops. The technical implementation involved hiring a Post-doctoral researcher and a master-student research intern. They were also involved in the deployments, dissemination, and collaboration activities.