TITLE:
Adaptive Seat Cover for Motorsports and Daily Driving Situations
AUTHORS:
Huaizhuo Yang, Wayne Li
KEYWORDS:
Design Research, Design Planning, Automotive, Engineering Design, Racing Accessories, Seat Design, Georgia Tech, HMI Lab, Industrial Design
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Engineering and Technology,
Vol.11 No.3,
August
29,
2023
ABSTRACT: Automotive
seat design presents an ongoing challenge as it involves balancing conflicting
customer requirements, ranging from comfort and support to adaptability for
diverse body types and custom-molded fit. Original equipment manufacturers
often struggle to address the diverse needs dictated by the environment of use
in automotive seat design. In response to these deficiencies, this paper employs
the design thinking approach/model to explore the gaps in automotive seats
comprehensively. The study provides valuable recommendations and documents the exploratory
work carried out to bridge these gaps and enhance the overall automotive seat
design. By utilizing design thinking principles, this research aims to pave the
way for innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of drivers,
ensuring a more comfortable and safer driving experience for daily driving, and
better performance for motorsports. Additionally, we present a comprehensive
three-phase rapid prototyping approach to develop and showcase the functions of
race car modifications, aiming to demonstrate their efficacy and gather
valuable feedback from potential customers. By recognizing the significance of
nurturing beginners’ interest and skill development, the motorsports community can encourage wider
participation and ensure a vibrant future for the sport.