Engineering Intelligent Racing Concepts Using Design Research Methods

• 作者: Trevor Hyman Wayne Li
• 来源期刊: 世界工程和技术(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: DESIGN Research DESIGN Planning Automotive ENGINEERING DESIGN RACING Accessories SEAT DESIGN Georgia TECH Industrial DESIGN HMI Lab
• 年，卷（期）: 2018,（2）
• 页码范围: 420-440
• 页数: 21页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

The automotive seat market is positioned to significantly grow over the next five years. Research into how sensor implementation in every day driver cars can enhance driver wellness is becoming increasingly popular and visible in the automotive seat industry. However, in the competitive race car industry,?drivers prioritize driving ability over wellness. To further examine this phenomenon, the Human-Machine Interaction?Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology took a unique approach to developing strong use cases for implementing sensor technology to improve driving ability for race car drivers by combining qualitative and quantitative research data obtained through modern design research and planning methodology. Following a process relying heavily on user-centered design methods, the authors developed a business case concept?for?a sensor-based seat accessory that acts as a competitive racer’s?driving coach?that is able to identify the mechanics of braking, turning, and accelerating through pressure sensors in the driver’s seat pan surface. This technology allows drivers to precisely understand when and how hard to brake, turn, or accelerate out of turns, thus reducing heat times and financial burden for drivers.