Designing polysensory experiences to improve motorcycle safety

Since motorcyclists figure disproportionately in accident statistics, safety feedback devices can be important life saving measures. Motorcycles also face a woefully underdeveloped set of tools to help them navigate the road. This scenario offers a unique set of challenges as well as a rich opportunity to improve. This thesis describes the design process used to develop a polysensory haptic system, built into a motorcycle helmet that could effectively warn drivers when they are in imminent danger of collision, and help them to keep their eyes on the road when navigating.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.F.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Art and Design

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Frith, Sebastian

Contributors dc:contributor

• Weightman, David I.

• Haptics
• Sensory Design
• Interaction Design
• Industrial Design

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2014 Sebastian Frith

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/49410

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/49410