MotorcycleSim: A User-Centred Approach in Developing a Simulator for Motorcycle Ergonomics and Rider Human Factors Research

This article describes ‘MotorcycleSim,’ a new development in motorcycle simulation created by researchers at the University of Nottingham for studies on motorcycle ergonomics and rider human factors. The authors note that this is the first motorcycle simulator to incorporate ‘STI-SIM Drive’ software that allows motorcyclists to ride a full-size motorcycle while interacting with a virtual riding environment. The riding scenarios are projected onto a large screen in front of the rider, the motorcycle has the potential to lean in a realistic manner and the ‘STI-SIM Drive’ software provides enhanced perceptions of acceleration, braking and leaning effects. The authors report the background of the development of the simulator, from initial concepts through to the design of the rig, integration of controls with simulation software, and development of different riding modes. The benefits of MotorcycleSim are attributed to the fact that this simulation was developed with a user-centered focus that captured user requirements as a basis for the initial design and onward development.

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• Authors:
  • Stedmon, A W
  • Brickell, E
  • Hancox, M
  • Noble, J
  • Rice, D
• Publication Date: 2012-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 31-48
• Serial:
  • Advances in Transportation Studies
  • Volume: 27
  • Publisher: University Roma Tre
  • ISSN: 1824-5463
  • Serial URL: http://www.atsinternationaljournal.com/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Design engineering; Ergonomics; Highway safety; Human factors engineering; Motorcycles; Motorcyclists; Passenger comfort; Simulation; Testing equipment; Virtual reality
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Research; I80: Accident Studies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01380328
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 21 2012 8:50AM