Nolan Helmuth is an HMI researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology who graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design from Georgia Tech in December 2023. He focuses on analyzing user interactions to help craft beautiful ideas that have meaningful impact. With experience in various fields of design, his passion remains in product design, interaction design, and visualization. His past work includes partnered projects with companies like Delta and Cognizant along with an internship at Lowe’s Companies Inc. where he designed and launched two collections for their 2024 Product Line Review. Nolan aims to rethink the norm of automotive interior design by exploring new ways to incorporate technology that can create unique experiences within the future generations of vehicles.
B | Validation & Verification Stream | Case Study
Monday, December 09
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm
Live in Dearborn, Michigan
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As vehicles approach Level 5 autonomy, where no driver intervention is required under any conditions, there arises a unique challenge in maintaining passenger engagement and situational awareness. Current vehicle designs, with conventional displays and controls, are not optimized for this new era of autonomous driving. By incorporating an interactive HUD windshield paired with haptic feedback knobs and a reimagined dashboard, we have given the in-car experience a more informative and immersive feel. Passengers now have more freedom than ever to tailor their commute to a more restful or productive experience. Our team will present their latest iteration at this HMI and consider the implications of how certain design choices can affect the user experience.
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