V-Cockpit: A Platform for the Design, Testing, and Validation of Car Infotainment Systems through Virtual Reality
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Published:2024-09-11
Issue:18
Volume:14
Page:8160
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ISSN:2076-3417
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Container-title:Applied Sciences
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Applied Sciences
Author:
Papandrea Michela1ORCID, Peternier Achille1ORCID, Frei Diego1, La Porta Nicolò12ORCID, Gelsomini Mirko1ORCID, Allegri Daniele3ORCID, Leidi Tiziano1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Institute of Information Systems and Networking (ISIN), University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), 6962 Lugano, Switzerland 2. Faculty of Informatics, Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), 6900 Lugano, Switzerland 3. Institute of Systems and Applied Electronics (ISEA), University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Abstract
The V-Cockpit platform aims to transform the design, testing, and validation of car infotainment systems from the physical realm to virtual reality. It uniquely integrates various aspects of the creative phases—from conceptualization to evaluation—streamlining the process and reducing time and costs compared to traditional methods that focus on individual activities and rely heavily on physical prototyping. This technical note provides a comprehensive overview of the main platform’s aspects, highlighting the integration of hardware and behavioral analysis algorithms to improve user experience and detect potential design flaws early on. The V-Cockpit platform, composed of six key components, leverages virtual reality and digital twins, promising significant cost savings and enhanced design efficiency. This work details the system architecture, implementation, and first benefits of this innovative approach through the analysis of three use cases.
Funder
Innosuisse—Schweizerische Agentur für Innovationsförderung
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