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Solution Study: Validating Software-Hardware Integrated In-Car Experience Design

Modern vehicles are showrooms where emerging user interface technologies show up and digital convergence happens. These technical barriers weigh automotive designers down and make the design process slow down. In this talk, you will learn more about: How to simulate and validate in-vehicle experience design, which is integrated software and hardware The importance of theRead more

Welcome & Introduction by we.CONECT Global Leaders & the Event Chair

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Case Study: Enhancing In-Cabin Comfort — Objective Biometrics-Based Assessment

The innovative use of biophysiological metrics is revolutionizing the objective assessment of in-cabin comfort features in modern vehicles. Traditional methods of evaluating comfort often rely on subjective feedback, which can be inconsistent and biased. By leveraging advanced biophysiological measurements such as heart rate variability, skin conductance, and eye tracking, This presentation will demonstrate how toRead more

Solution Study: Creating Excitement with 3D Infotainment Systems

In today’s automotive landscape, understanding and anticipating the needs of end-users has never been more critical. My presentation will focus on the importance of customer obsession and the role of rigorous user studies in accurately defining what users truly want from their in-car infotainment systems. By placing the customer at the heart of design, OEMsRead more

Case Study: Strengthening Driver-Vehicle Communication for Seamless AD Transitions

Transitioning between AD and manual control remains a critical challenge whenever new technologies are introduced in AVs. Audrey Nielot explores the strategies and technologies designed to effectively inform drivers when to take over control from an AV. Focusing on ADAS and their role in facilitating a smooth communication pathway between the AV and the driver,Read more

Solution Study: Improving Trust, Safety, and Comfort with Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality has emerged as the next exciting frontier for automotive HMIs, thanks to its ability to seamlessly enhance trust, safety, and comfort throughout the driving experience. Yet, turning this vision into reality poses challenges for the automotive industry. In this presentation, we will walk you through several innovative use cases for automotive AR, discussRead more

Solution Study: Improving Safety and the User Experience with 3rd Generation Piezo Haptics

New technologies such as touchscreens have enhanced the user experience in cars, but these experiences suffer in relation to mechanical switches when it comes to providing the tactile feedback that drivers need to be able to operate these controls without taking their eyes off the road. Haptics (the science of touch) has evolved beyond simple “vibration” effectsRead more

Case Study: Exploring Advanced Touch Technologies — Generating Use Cases and Enhancing User Experiences

This presentation will share the process and outcomes of a project that investigated four advanced touch technologies: Haptics, Force Touch, Driver vs Passenger Detection, and Proximity Sensing. The primary goal was to address user pain points through an intuitive interaction design paradigm, potentially supporting reductive design by utilizing these technologies. The study focused on generatingRead more

Closing Remarks by the Event Chair & we.CONECT Global Leaders

After an insightful & productive day full of presentations & discussions from the industry, our Conference Chair concludes the first event day with a short summary of the most important insights from the sessions.Read more

Case Study: Mobile Accessibility for In-Vehicle Digital Content User Experience

“Mobile accessibility” refers to making digital applications easier to perceive, operable, and understandable to people with disabilities when they are using mobile devices, including vehicle IVI. This study investigates strategies for enhancing in-vehicle digital content and app accessibility. Recognizing the unique challenges posed by the driving context, the research explores methods to test interface design, content presentation, andRead more