Time
Jan - Apr 2023
Industry
HMI Design
members
Haoran Xu, Alice Li,
Freddie Jiang
Role
Product Design
Volvo Sponsored Project in a Nutshell...
Problem
Traditional construction machinery faces challenges in adaptability, efficiency, and safety due to outdated electronics, inefficient project management, and hazardous working environments.
Solution
I introduces modular HMI systems, remote control operations, and advanced site management tool for adaptable, efficient, and safer construction.
Our vision is for a future that places human needs at its core, where artificial intelligence is harnessed to enable greater connectivity and engagement.
the next-gen construction solution
Modular System
The system allows drivers to customize their cockpit interaction experience
01
Site Management
To enable efficient project management of the construction machine swarm by managers.
02
Remote Control
Allows drivers to safely operate machines from any location.
03
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How do we keep this up?
Expected Lifespan
Interface modularization
Easily switch any interface you want, such as the screen, steering wheel, or controller, to any location you desire. The product offers complete customization.
Easily upgrade by replacing outdated components with the latest hardware.
Simple upgrade
Customize the location and type of the controller based on your preference.
Accessible design
Site Management System
Efficient resource allocation, effective task delegation, and real-time progress tracking are critical. Enhanced collaboration, informed decision-making, and clear visualization further contribute to successful project management.
remote control cab
The operator can safely operate the construction machine from anywhere. The customization feature enables the cab to operate various types of machines.
Scenario
01
opportunity
Modular System
Modern technology will make construction equipment increasingly reliant on computers. Meanwhile the electronics compartment becomes outdated faster than other mechanisms like power trains and hydraulic systems. Machines need newer chips to be adaptable to newer technologies.
02
opportunity
Site Management System
Site management software is essential in construction for efficient resource allocation, effective task delegation, real-time progress tracking, enhanced collaboration, informed decision-making, and clear project visualization.
03
opportunity
Remote Control
Remote control offers safety, accessibility, efficiency, and comfort by enabling tasks to be performed from a distance in hazardous environments, hard-to-reach areas, and adverse conditions, allowing for multitasking and flexible breaks.
Safety
Perform tasks without being physically present in the hazardous environment
Efficiency
Enables a single worker to monitor multiple machines simultaneously.
Accessibility
Access hard-to-reach areas, such as underground mines or high-altitude construction sites
Comfort
Avoid dirt and adverse weather conditions, with the flexibility to take breaks more easily
loader.move
loader.rotate
bucket.rotate
driving enhancement
Simplified operations enable single-handed control for improved efficiency
visual enhancement
Multi-perspective camera
visual enhancement
Mixed Reality overlay of key information
haptic Feedback
Improved driving experience through accurate haptic feedback
unity demo
Utilizing Unity3D to prototype and test the features of our remote operation system
First person view
(Wheel Loader Camera)
Third person view
(Drone Camera)
Focus view
(Drone Camera)
weight of the load
building structure
Hit obstacles
Wheels off the road
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