Date of Defense
12-3-2019
Date of Graduation
4-2020
Department
Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems
First Advisor
Betsy Aller
Second Advisor
Davis 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
Vargas, Luis, "Autonomous Vehicle Interior Design" (2019). Honors Theses. 3311.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3311
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access
Interim Presentation
Final Presentation - Autonomous Vehicle Interior Design.pdf (2967 kB)
Final Presentation
Poster - Autonomous Vehicle Interior Design.pdf (1156 kB)
Poster