AI Track Driving concept
Revvy is an AI track-driving concept designed to help drivers who are new to track driving become familiar with it and engage in the experience safely. While currently showcased using Tesla models as a mockup, Revvy envisions becoming the CarPlay for track driving, seamlessly integrating into any EV’s HMI.
Work Type
Case Study
Time:
2024 Fall
Contributors:
Jerry Cai
Matthew Su
Jupiter Xie
My Role
UX Design
UI Design
Research
Prototyping
Backgrounds
Motorsport is experiencing a surge in popularity among young enthusiasts, fueled by the excitement of Formula 1, immersive racing games. For many, the dream of taking their passion from the screen to the real track is stronger than ever.
Problems
How might we make track driving more accessible, safe, and engaging for beginners through existing technology?
Key Features
Track Mode
AI Coaching
Track Recording
Track Exploring
Track Mode
Challenges
Maintaining situational awareness while keeping the driver focused on the Track.
Balancing essential information without overwhelming the user.
Solution
Alert Notification
Enhance situational awareness, Keep the driver informed about car status
Color Coded System
Reduces information overload and improves glanceability
Graphicly Display Temperature
Reduces information overload and improves glanceability
Lap Timer
Bright Color to Improve glanceability
Next Turn Diagram
Helps beginners practice and learn the optimal racing line.
AI Coaching
Track learning Challenges
Track coaching are expensive and not easily accessible.
Hard to interpret driving data for improvement.
Solution
AI Voice Track Coaching
Helping driver with real-time driving advices, reduce the learning curve
Adaptive Coaching
Adjusts feedback based on driver performance, making learning more intuitive
Provide Accident Support
Enhances driver confidence and safety by offering immediate support.
Reduces panic and reaction time, improving accident management.
AI Track Analyze
Uses Generative AI to tailor responses based on different user questions.
Provides animated diagrams and clear language for effective, beginner-friendly coaching.
Track Recording
Painpoints
Limited features in current products
Current meter OEMs can't access car data like throttle and brakes.
Experience feels Disconnected
Data overlays lack accessibility, accessing recordings feels complicated and unintuitive
Solution
Separated the Recording and Data
Immersive the experience, Enhance the information clarity
Intuitive Experience
Visualizes data professionally, making users feel like real racing drivers.
Track Exploring
Painpoints
Beginner don't know where to start
Feel overwhelmed on where they can experience track driving
Difficult to Learn the Track
2D maps provide minimal information and lack depth
Solution
Explore Track
Displays nearby track days, giving beginners a clear and accessible selection.
3D Immersive Map
Enhances detail, making the experience more informative and intuitive.
Research
Identify the Target Audience
Motorsport’s
Demographics
Performance
EV Ownership
Track Day
Demographics
Insights
Young EV buyers more likely to prioritize performance and are increasingly interested in track day experiences.
Target Usertype:
Passionate motorsport fan
Performance EVs owner
Experienced in racing simulation games ( F1 2023, Gran Turismo)
Looking for an entry point into track driving
Minimum Track Driving Experience in Real Life
Competitive Analyze
We analyzed two types of competitive products for track driving assistance.
External Solution
High Product Price $400- $1,000
Require external device installed
Data visualization overwhelmed
Unable to display car status
Targeting intermediate to professional
Integrated Solution
Overwhelmed Information
Provide Cognitive Overload
Not focus on track driving
Targeting daily driving scenario
Sport Mode > Track Mode
Interivew
To get a broader perspective, I decided to interview people at track driving—from beginners to Experienced Driver. I want to hear about how can a track driving product support them in track driving.
Our Findings
Poor Accessibility
Current products are expensive for beginners, ranging from $359 to $1000, and require additional external devices like GPS or cameras, making entry-level adoption difficult.
Lack of Guidance
Most tools focus on post-track analysis and lack real-time driving assistance features, leaving beginners without support during their sessions.
Beginner Frustration
Beginning track drivers often experience frustration, especially when driving alone, as they struggle with learning racing lines, managing car control, and situational awareness
Overwhelming Data
The data presented is often overly complex and targeted at intermediate or professional drivers, making it intimidating and unusable for novices.
Opportunities
Utilizing Integrated Car Technology
Using the car’s built-in GPS and cameras, this system provides real-time track guidance without external devices, ensuring a seamless setup. The intuitive display shows track maps, performance data, and real-time tips, keeping beginners focused and confident.
AI Coaching
AI enhances both real-time track guidance and post-session learning. It provides braking and cornering tips during laps and simplifies performance analysis afterward, helping drivers improve efficiently.
Accessible For More
Designed to run on any performance EV with track driving capabilities, the system provides beginners with clear, easy-to-visualize track driving data, enhancing their ability to improve while delivering a thrilling and immersive track experience.
Comprehensive Track Focused
There is currently no integrated in-car system dedicated to track day experience, presenting a opportunity to create a comprehensive solution—from finding track events to real-time driving assistance and post-session analysis, catering to track day enthusiasts.
Prototype and User Test
User Test Insights
Desire for Proactive Interactions
Testers expressed a preference for Revvy to take the initiative in starting conversations, reducing the cognitive effort required to engage with the system.
Cognitive Overload
Testers found that Revvy's timing for providing guidance during high-pressure scenarios, such as tight turns, was too rushed, making it difficult to process information and respond effectively.
Prototype
To create the VUI prototype, We integrated the GPT-4o real-time API into Spline, enabling functional interactions with animated elements. We trained the AI with fundamental track knowledge and safety awareness to provide accurate and helpful answers to user queries.
Usertest
We set up a user testing environment where participants drive an in-game vehicle using a steering wheel simulator, interacting with Revvy's real-time guidance to simulates an actual driving experience. The goal is to evaluate how Revvy impacts drivers' situational awareness, emotional response, and ability to balance receiving information with staying focused and engaged in the racing simulation.
Design System
Future Plans
Revvy represents a potential evolution in track experience . Future iterations and refines will be shaped by expert feedback and real-world validation to enhance usability and effectiveness.
Real World User testing
Conduct tests with beginners and professionals track drivers to enhance practicality and real-time guidance.
Adaptive AI Coaching
Improve the AI coaching dynamics based on driving style, skill level and track conditions
HUD & In - Car integration
Optimize synchronization with HUDs and dashboard displays across various vehicle models.
Track Driving Communities
Establish a track driving community where new users can get introduced to the sport, and experienced drivers can share their records, insights, and progress.