Augmented Reality HUD concept
for future excavator
It was a 2-week project where we explored the concepts of Heads up display with the integration of Augmented Reality.
Introduction
Future mobility will be a platform that provides various services, not just transportation. With these changes, the human-centered interface needs to interact with the driver through sensory interaction for a seamless experience. The latter has the potential to create prominent benefits for drivers’ experience and safety.
One of the distinctive solutions is the use of an AR Head-up display, which projects hints, signs, warnings, and visual elements on the windshield in real time.
AR HUD systems offer compelling benefits to drivers because of improvements in situational awareness.
Challenges
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To provide a seamless user experience for the operator of an excavator
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Prioritize functions and important elements on the dashboard screen
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Provide a distraction-free visual on the HUD system
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On-screen ADAS(Advanced Driver Assistance System) features for the driver
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Integrated work hour clock on the screen
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Ground mapping and analysis of the excavation process with all the details
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Personal customization according to needs
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All features must be controlled by touch and tactile control
Preliminary Research
Analysis of Interior Environment
To have an understanding of how instrument clusters are arranged, their functions, cabin space, etc. we visited a construction site and asked some operators to give us permission to have a look at the excavator interiors.
Research Location
Console Panel
Instrument cluster
Viewing Space
Functions of Console Panel
Console contains all the elements including speedometer, tachometer, Working hours of machine, two modes- ECO/Power.
safety
indicator
oil
temperature
pipe filter
condition
oil pipe
transmission condition
battery
parking
indicator
air
filter
tell-tale
signals
machines's working hours
water in
air filter
Speedometer
Switches
Clustering of Functions
This has been done to get a clear idea of what function should be at what position in available space.
FUNCTIONAL
DISPLAY CONTROLLERS
CONTROLLERS
Key Insights
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Most of the switches and controls didn’t work at all
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The job clock didn’t function well
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There is no provision to set some functions according to his convenience
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Unable to understand instructions from the instructor as there is a lot of noise around
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Unable to view obstruction in the proximity of the excavator
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There are no prerequisite instructions for particular functions
User Research
There was a set of questionnaires we asked the JCB operator, which gave us a lot of insights into his working operation and experience.
Mohammed Mobin
Age: 22 years
Experience: 4 years
ICONOGRAPHY
HUD Design
Screen mapping and UI grid
The functions are organized according to their priority hierarchy in the excavation process
Ground mapping grid on screen
Grid elements and placement of functions
Ground planning assistance
This is how AR technology will map the ground and place the grid accordingly to assist for operation
All Around View Monitoring system with AR consoles
Alert of something in proximity
Main HUD cluster
Real-time Renders
Console Dashboard
Holographic
AR Display
Console
Dashboard
" Future of automotive information
lies in Heads-up-display "
The demand for AR HUDs is growing swiftly, the technology is bound to become and integral part of future automotive industry. As AR HUD offers a advantage of creating an outstanding driving experience and maximising road safety with the "eyes on the road benefit".
To create a cutting edge AR HUD solutions that meets customer demand, I can help you develop a custom AR HUD solution tailored to your needs.
Thank You
