Welcome to ARMA Trailer

Overview

A futuristic design theory, where a company has an innovative idea of an autonomous hitchless trailer. As a team, we had to discover the enabling technologies, design the physical model of what it might look like, and establish an interactive system for multiple situations that may arise.

Duration

8 Weeks

Software

Figma & Miro

Team

Myself

  • Prototying
  • HUD design
  • App lay out
  • Final app design
  • Research

    • Team Member

  • Final app design
  • 3D modeling
  • Final branding design
  • Research

    • Challenge

    Create a hitchless trailer that can easily integrate into everyday life and ensure that all items arrive at the destination safely.

    Interface Goal

    Arranging a consistent, user friendly interface that facilitates interaction.

    Hardware Goal

    Design a dynamic system that covers the various needs of the user.

    Insights

    Autonomy can be intimidating when it isn't executed well.

    The enabling technologies for our innovation already exist.

    LIDAR is the most accurate sensor.

    Current trailer rental processes are not convenient or widely accessible.

    Protean 360+ Wheels

    Scenarios

    Initial Sketches

    Story Boards

    If you don’t already have it. Scan/Tap this to download the Figma app in order to follow along

    Interact with this prototype 

    Interact with this prototype 

    Interact with this prototype 

    Interact with this prototype 

    Interact with this prototype 

    What we Learned

    There is still a lot to learn when it comes to autonomy.
    There is more innovative technology out there than we initially expected
    Don't underestimate in-person experiences
    An app is not everything

    What's Next

    Further user testing of the interface and our rental system
    Start building a physical prototype of the trailer
    Secure project funding 
    Integrating haptics and audio within a vehicle

    Resources