Projects at Volkswagen ERL

I worked as a UX Researcher (via Infotree Services Inc.) at Volkswagen Electronics Research Laboratory in Belmont, California.

1. I spearheaded and published a white paper on my research (please inquire for white paper)
2. Obtained a patent on traffic light detection, and
3. Had my research featured in this article from Fastcodesign.

Negotiating Intersections with Driverless Cars: Evaluation of an External HMI Concept for Autonomous Vehicles

Background: I worked on a novel Human-Machine Interface (HMI) concept which interfaces externally to pedestrians and other road users, rather than in towards the driver/passenger. This novel HMI is a one-of-a-kind interface (because most HMIs are focused inwards) built for self-driving vehicles in mind to address ambiguous situations where the driver is no longer visible to road users who need visual feedback.

I was working with a senior researcher to validate this concept from end-to-end. We used the design process to understand the problem, test, and iterate on the concept.

Methods:

• Contextual inquiry
• Proactive/retroactive questionnaire
• Focus group
• Survey
• Wizard of Oz

Results and Impact:

Presentation of research and vehicle at CES 2015. Team to iterate on next version.

(Please contact me for white paper)

Traffic Jam Autopilot Project

Detection of Traffic lights and signs

Many details confidential. Please inquire for details.