DASH-101

driving assistant

HALF SEMESTER PROJECT — FALL 2022

PROBLEM/END GOAL

  • Reduce the use of smartphones in older vehicles

  • Safer interaction than (reach and touch or looking down for navigation)

EXPLORATION SKETCHES

ROUGH CAD MODELS

DETAILED CONCEPT SKETCHES

In the research phase, it was discovered that the wireless interface/interaction was much more safe compared to reaching over and interacting while driving a car. The touchpad was also discovered to be more intuitive in comparison to a circular dial.

DETAILED CAD CONCEPTS

ROUGH 3D MoDELS

The rough models were made of foam to figure out the correct dimensions for a compact design.

FINAL CAD MODEL

FINAL 3D MODEL

MAIN POINTS

Driver Oriented

Familiar Interaction

Easily Reachable

Compact

FINAL PRODUCT/RENDERS

BIOMIMICRY - “GECKO”

via: Ars Technica

  • The base/touchpad mount mimics gecko’s feet, also used by NASA

    • On microscopic level

  • Uses Van der Waals force

Unlimited stickiness, no chemical residue or heat-related problems