Automotive User Interfaces

The course deals with human-computer interaction in the context of automobiles. The course focuses on the theoretical basis of design and technology for the implementation of graphical user interfaces inside the car. Developments in the field of embedded systems based on GPU platforms with high performance speeds up the development of traditional control, communication and introduces completely new elements in the digital cockpit of vehicles. These technologies are used by both the driver himself and other passengers and include all sorts of alarms, advanced driver assistance systems, navigation and audio-visual systems. An ongoing stream of stimuli generated by these appliances can impair the driver's main role, driving a vehicle. Proper design of communication interfaces can greatly assist in the effort to reduce the workload and contribute to road safety.