Public Opinion and the Tactile Internet

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Abstract

Real-time technology assessment is based on continuous mutual exchange between the scientific disciplines and allows anticipating challenges of technology research. Within this framework, we conducted a nation-wide telephone survey () to map the public opinion on the Tactile Internet. We found that public awareness and perceived knowledge were still low. Support was relatively high, but a large proportion of the sample was still undecided, which leaves room for potential opposition. Risks were associated with general issues, such as unemployment, inequality, and data security. The respondents found applications in the areas of medicine, mobility, and robotics particularly beneficial. Both reasoning and intuition shaped attitude formation, and especially the latter should not be underestimated. The Technology Acceptance Model was only partially supported in our study. In summary, public opinion is still malleable, and concerns should be addressed by appropriate communication measures. Future surveys should monitor public opinion over time.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTactile Internet
EditorsFrank H.P. Fitzek, Shu-Chen Li, Stefanie Speidel, Thorsten Strufe, Meryem Simsek, Martin Reisslein
PublisherAcademic Press
Chapter16
Pages375-391
Number of pages17
ISBN (electronic)9780128213438
ISBN (print)978-0-12-821343-8
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Peer-reviewedNo

External IDs

Scopus 85158975174

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