Date of Defense
12-3-2019
Date of Graduation
12-2019
Department
Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems
First Advisor
Betsy Aller
Second Advisor
David Middleton
Abstract
As technology in the automotive industry advances and self-driving vehicles become more commercially available, design concepts for their interiors must also be developed. Research was conducted on automotive design and autonomous technology, drawing inspiration from production and concept vehicles of the past, present, and future. A survey was conducted to gauge possible consumer needs. Hand sketches, small-scale models, and a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) model was produced. A full-size model was developed using various material-forming processes, including 3D printing, woodworking, clay sculpting, and metal machining. The interior was designed with consideration for safety, comfort, and technological advancements to satisfy the needs of the consumer.
Recommended Citation
Torchalski, Nathaniel, "Autonomous Vehicle Interior Design" (2019). Honors Theses. 3225.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3225
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access
Autonomous Vehicle Interim Report
Autonomous Vehicle Interior Design Interim Presentation.pdf (4567 kB)
Autonomous Vehicle Interim Presentation
Autonomous Vehicle Interior Design Final Presentation.pdf (2960 kB)
Autonomous Vehicle Final Presentation
Autonomous Vehicle Interior Design Poster.pdf (1155 kB)
Autonomous Vehicle Design Poster