Background/Objectives:With the increase in industrial accidents and traffic accidents in recent years, the population of those with acquired disabilities is also on the rise. Government welfare policies support such persons to remain active social participants, which has contributed to the continued growth of the scooter market.Existing self-driving scooters have two main problems. First, due to the wide turning radius and the large body size, it is not easy to change direction in narrow places. Second, there is a restriction on traveling distance. If the battery drains far away from the desired location, it can be difficult to move the vehicle unless with a truck. If self-driving services are applied to electrical scooters, it is foreseen that this will create a dramatic change in the delivery industry.Since the technology of self-driving cars is well on track, it is expected that self-driving services can also be expanded to include scooters for various uses within the delivery industry. Self-driving scooters can also be used as a tool for elderly welfare in this era of a rapidly aging society. As such, self-driving scooters are considered to have potential in many areas, and increasingly so with the development of IoT technology. This study aims to examine the diverse services that could be utilized with self-driving for those who are mobility-impaired, such as user monitoring services for guardians; location alerts; wireless docking and charging; and calling services using apps. This study also intends to suggest smart mobility services that are needed in today's society. As scooters become a mode of transportation, scooter-related accidents are also on the rise. In addition, the notification system for battery levels and the docking-charging system of the self-driving mechanism, which requires further research, can be expected to be an optimal IT service for the disabled and the elderly.This study will be better able to meet the needs of existing users and the changing trend of society by combining electric scooters with the diverse technologies required for self-driving, such as environment-sensing technology, emergency braking technology, and automatic steering technology that all enhance user convenience and safety.
Volume 11 | 08-Special Issue
Pages: 2026-2031