"NASA's Human Pilot Studies Propel Autonomous Air Taxis Forward"

NASA is conducting a study to ensure the safety of fully autonomous flight technology for air taxis. The research involves evaluating how autonomous software can work with flight navigation tools by investigating how human pilots interact with the new technology. NASA's research pilots, software developers, and flight engineers are collaborating to gather data on human pilots' reactions to ground control instructions, aircraft controls, and other factors during flight. The study will use biometric indicators to measure workload and stress levels, providing insights into pilots' tendencies. The data will be used to improve future autonomous systems, paving the way for air taxi operations in the U.S. airspace.